Model Yael Shelbia Faces Harsh Online Criticism Over Recent Photos
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israeli model Yael Shelbia has been heavily criticized on Instagram for a new photo series. The first image, featuring a 1970s-inspired look, drew negative comments about her appearance, with some users calling her "sad and hungry" and "drugged." The criticism also targeted the styling, with one user calling the photo "horrible." Shelbia has not yet responded to the backlash.
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- Model Yael Shelbia received harsh online criticism for her appearance in a new Instagram photo series.
- Commenters focused on Shelbia's prominent cheekbones in the first photo, using terms like "user" and "drugged."
- Some users criticized the styling and photography, calling the photo "horrible" and "less flattering."
- Shelbia has previously spoken about stress affecting her physical health.
- The model has not yet responded to the recent online backlash.
Israeli model Yael Shelbia recently sparked controversy on Instagram with a new series of photos inspired by the 1970s. The images featured Shelbia with voluminous hair and subtle makeup, but the first picture in the series drew a barrage of negative comments focusing on her prominent cheekbones.
Commenters described her appearance in the first photo as concerning, with some using harsh terms like "user" and questioning "what happened to you." Other remarks included "you look drugged" and "you look sad and hungry." One user expressed dismay, asking how "the almost most beautiful woman in the world" could be depicted in such a way, calling the photo "world-ending horror."
The criticism extended beyond Shelbia herself, with some users commenting on the photography and styling. One comment stated, "You are stunning, but this specific look is less flattering," while another called the photo "horrible" and claimed it "made you ugly."
This is not the first time Shelbia has faced online backlash. Previously, she shared her struggles with stress and physical strain from her nomadic lifestyle, balancing her life between Israel and Canada with her partner, Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll.
Despite the severe criticism, Shelbia has not yet responded to the comments or removed the photos, appearing to ignore the online backlash.
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