Paulina Porizkova Responds To Backlash About Her Age

Paulina Porizkova is firing back at “trolls” who comment on her age.

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The 57-year-old model posted a photo of her wearing a bikini on Monday.

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On Tuesday, she shared screenshots of several “unkind” comments she received.

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Some users told her that she didn’t age gracefully and she looks “older” than her age.

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Other users told her that she only looks so good due to “lots of money” and “Botox.”

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Paulina has been very candid with her followers about aging in the public eye.

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She admitted that most of her followers are “wonderfully supportive.”

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Paulina reminded her fans that she’s not “trying to represent all women of my age.”

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“Don’t we all look different and isn’t that where our beauty lies? In our uniqueness?” she asked.

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