Social media platforms like Instagram have become a hotspot for bikini-clad pictures, a trend that is well known and leveraged by celebrities. Yet, all that glitters isn’t always gold, as demonstrated by the recent backlash against seasoned actor Salma Hayek.
The 54-year-old star has found herself in a sea of criticism for sharing several photos of herself in a bikini. Despite an overwhelming consensus that the actor looks spectacular for her age, many believe her choice to share the revealing photos is inappropriate.
A crowd of critics has emerged, displeased with the frequency at which Hayek posts these pictures. While some followers appreciate the glimpses of Hayek enjoying beach vacations, others would rather she refrains from exposing so much skin in her bikini snaps.
This divide among her fanbase has led to an outpouring of criticism against the actor for her frequent bikini shots. However, the critics have failed to deter her, much to the delight of her staunchest fans.
Defiant in the face of criticism, Hayek told Entertainment Tonight, “I’m glad I took a lot of pictures. I have no shame in it because it was the first week of the vacation.” She perceives these candid snapshots as a form of liberation and has no intention of ceasing to showcase her well-maintained physique, despite being in her mid-fifties.
Possessing a vast collection of bikini photos, Hayek has made the decision to progressively post them on her social media. She believes this might please some of her followers by offering them a glimpse into her off-screen, fun-filled life as a celebrity.
Revealing her strategy, Hayek confessed, “I saved my pictures; I’m not in the same condition today, and I’m spreading the love out like every two weeks. I’m going to put up another one. I’m almost running out of them, but I don’t know if you have that feeling, like, 2021!”
Hayek acknowledges that there are fans who might be growing tired of her frequent scantily clad posts. However, she is unabashedly in love with her body and the way she looks in these photos. Her Instagram page serves as a platform for her to express this self-love, and she has no intention of discontinuing the stream of bikini photos anytime soon.
She quipped, “People are sick of it, but I’m going to let them take a break,” followed by a hearty laugh. “They’re going to think I’m wearing a bikini every day. No, they’re all from the same location.”
Boasting more than eighteen million Instagram followers, some of Hayek’s bikini photos have gathered immense popularity, gathering as many as two million likes per image. That said, her Instagram page isn’t merely a bikini photo album.
A variety of shots from her life behind the scenes on various film sets, along with moments from her personal life, bring diversity to her feed. While she does love the way she looks, she has much more to offer than just her physical allure.
Salma Hayek is set to make an appearance in the upcoming Marvel movie, Eternals, alongside stars such as Kumail Nanjiani and Angelina Jolie. Production of the movie has been delayed due to the pandemic, but it adds another feather to her cap, proving that she is more than just her Instagram images; she is a talented actor contributing significantly to the world of cinema.
Source: AWM