Solenn Heussaff has responded to criticism about her choice to promote her art exhibit with a photo taken in the slums.
The actress-artist trended on Twitter yesterday, March 3, as she faced backlash on her Instagram post. She is seen sitting on a wooden chair, a painting of tropical leaves behind her, and one of her rugs beneath the chair and painting. Behind her is a busy street with a dilapidated house, a sari-sari store and passersby.
Heussaff responded to the criticism on Instagram and on Twitter before deleting the post, issuing an apology today, March 4.
Among the comments she responded to prior to deleting her photo was from @imalittlewillow, who wrote, “You’re a…
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