When Will Everyone Stop Talking About Madonna’s ‘Changing Face’?

[Brendanlovesu1 11,876]

'We must inspect the obscene beauty standards that are conditioned into society.'

Pop icon Madonna just sold out her global Celebration tour, and after 40 years in the industry she continues to make waves - yet the world is fixated on her physical appearance.

Yesterday at the 2023 Grammy Awards Madonna took the stage to introduce Kim Petras and Sam Smithfor their 'Unholy' appearance. 'Here’s what I’ve learned after four decades in music,' she began in her speech. 'If they call you shocking, scandalous, troublesome, problematic, provocative or dangerous, you’re definitely onto something.'

As she spoke viewers took to social media to make vile comments on her appearance – specifically her face. 'Whaaaaaat happened to Madonna’s face?! #GRAMMYs,' one viewer wrote. Whilst another commented, 'Me attempting to ignore the fact that Madonna has a whole new face. #GRAMMYs,' along with a meme video of Adele looking confused at a basketball game.

It has been cruel to watch the internet mock and troll her relentlessly. Soon after, 'Madonna plastic surgery' and 'Madonna's new face' started rising to the top of Google searches. I would say I'm shocked to see the world critiquing Madonna on her face rather than celebrating her fantastic achievements - but I'm not. Women's physical appearance always takes precedent over their talent or artistry. It's worth highlighting that you rarely see male celebrities asked to explain their suddenly plumper face or more chiselled jawline, despite the many examples of them also seeking plastic surgery.

Over the years, there has been much speculation about the work Madonna has had done, and the singer has been relentlessly hounded and questioned for a list of procedures. However, Madonna has neither confirmed or denied the rumours - as she should. The singer dosen't owe the world any explanation on what she chooses to do with her body or face. With celebrities there is a misconception that we are owed an answer - but for such an intimate topic, we are not. In a 2012 interview the Material Girl singer said, 'I am certainly not against plastic surgery. However, I am absolutely against having to discuss it.'

It's a double-edged sword: The world condemns women for seeking plastic surgery, then condemns them for either choosing to be open about it and potentially encouraging other women to do so, or choosing not to and 'hiding' how they achieved their look. The speculation about Madonna's 'changing face' is so harmful. In doing so you are really just asking someone to answer invasive questions. We wouldn't like to be asked that - just because Madonna's in the spotlight why should she have to endure it?

The world must stop blaming female celebrities for 'encouraging' younger girls to get surgery and instead inspect the world we live in. What we really must look into is the continued obscene beauty standards that are conditioned into society.

We're glad Madonna has not responded to the trolls and chosen to rise about the hate. Her opening speech at the Grammy's told the critics all they needed to know: 'As long as the world is talking, you're on to something!'

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[wtg1987 10,151]

Dont these kind of topics just fuel the hatred and discussions ? i dont know why she looks the way she does but she must be happy with it so why cant people just let her be - the internet is just full of trolls and M knows she will always have the haters - in the end she has the last laugh - all 800 million of them :))

[Brendanlovesu1 11,876]

the article was defending Madonna

[Scottyx 8,757]

Her face. Her business. Remember when it's all people talked about regarding Cher. Eventually it fizzled out. Hopefully the same happens. It is tired.

[wtg1987 10,151]

1 hour ago, Brendanlovesu1 said:

the article was defending Madonna

Yes I know and I wasn’t criticising you it’s just this topic has been done to death now - like the debate is I’m breathless a studio or soundtrack album 😂🤩🥰

[Roland Barthes 5,817]

People forget today how much hate and bad press Cher got in the 80's and 90's for her plastic surgery, worst than Michael Jackson. In Europe where she wasn't as known and popular as in the USA she was mostly known for that. But she did not have to deal with social media, the amplifier of all things negative. 

Some fans on this board are as mch obsessed with her face as trolls on the internet. 

[Rebel Hugo 16,997]

Realistically, hateful comments will never stop in the press and on the Internet, that is something that all public figures have had, have and will always have and Madonna is no exception, even in this fandom, so it is best to ignore those comments and move on, not take everything so personal or else you will end up becoming someone unsure of yourself and bitter as many people on the Internet who are offended by everything for example. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[vesalii 1,285]

Lol that will never stop until she stops ruining her face

[wtg1987 10,151]

i think @Jackie should close this thread personally .... xx

[musicinferno 3,658]

The more fillers she gets, the more people will talk about it. She loves the attention so maybe it's intentional? Same with the grillz - she has said repeatedly that she keeps wearing them because it pisses people off. It's her way of saying she'll do what she wants, and if you don't like it then she'll do it even more. 

[Robertthenurse 2,894]

People have been trying to bring her empire down since the "dawn of the new age". Now it has become her "face". It's always something. 

This discussion has been raised in this forum before. It crosses the line when we start shaming someone or saying they've "ruined their face". Those who live in glass houses should cast the first stone. It's relentless. 

She has not ruined her face. She has had work done. Just like 90% of the human population. And she has the right. Do peoole constantly talk about Simon Cowell? No. Cuz he's a man. So he gets a pass. Just like the numerous other men. 

People need to work on themselves first before we start critiquing what other people should do to themselves. 

[TheGoth 497]

Remember when it was all about her hands? 

[Alibaba 1,497]

1 hour ago, Robertthenurse said:

People have been trying to bring her empire down since the "dawn of the new age". Now it has become her "face". It's always something. 

This discussion has been raised in this forum before. It crosses the line when we start shaming someone or saying they've "ruined their face". Those who live in glass houses should cast the first stone. It's relentless. 

She has not ruined her face. She has had work done. Just like 90% of the human population. And she has the right. Do peoole constantly talk about Simon Cowell? No. Cuz he's a man. So he gets a pass. Just like the numerous other men. 

People need to work on themselves first before we start critiquing what other people should do to themselves. 

90% of the population? It’s more likely a very small percentage that has or ever will get plastic surgery. If we look at celebrities as a gauge, then yes…it would seem much more ubiquitous. 

One could argue that those who choose not to get caught up in the losing battle of physical perfection have much less work to do on themselves than those who cannot accept themselves as they are naturally. 
 

I am accustomed to Madonna’s face. As fans we have watched her evolve over the last ten years in ways that others find shocking because they remember iconic images of Madonna from 20-40 years ago rather than a gradual change over the course of 40 years. That said, it seems shortsighted to ignore just how drastic the changes are! Madonna’s entire jawline and chin are constructed with fillers. Her cheeks are massive a totally disproportionate. She doesn’t have a line in her face! Add to that the unfortunate decision to elevate bleached eyebrows as a fashion statement like Julia Fox and other attention-starved loonies and you have someone who looks particularly ghoulish to the masses. I respect Madonna’s choices, but I’m not going to ignore that her face is drastically different due to surgery and dermal fillers. 
 

 

[Would You Like To Try 8,312]

She seems to look really good in 2023.It is literally her erotica self coming back to attack her for the best.It is kinda normal for me to miss all of her faces without surgery or with but i should stop being nosy.she reinvents herself every year and second 

I think it's because she looked very nice in American life era and confessions and still look.I don't know why she used Instagram filters

[MDRA 4,222]

22 minutes ago, Would You Like To Try said:

I think it's because she looked very nice in American life era and confessions and still look.I don't know why she used Instagram filters

Fillers. 

[MartineX 569]

Maybe Hollywood will finally accept her...

[Jackie 8,023]

I agree, I'm going to lock this.