Throughout this week, Alicia Machado has been the subject of criticism after a comment she made to Selena Gomez went viral in a video where the actress was crying about the immigration situation of undocumented Mexicans and Latinos in the United States. In that comment, the famous Venezuelan model and businesswoman commented on the body of the American actress, which generated discontent among followers, reminding them that at one point Alicia was criticized for her physique when she won Miss Universe.
In her defense, Alicia Machado reaffirmed her words about Selena Gomez, explaining that she follows social networks and acts like a normal person, in addition to being a businesswoman, mother, and activist since 1997. When asked why she had sent Selena to the gym if she herself had been criticized in the past, she questioned the actress's tears, accusing her of playing the victim.
"I am a normal person, like everyone. And I was really a bit annoyed by that from her," Machado expressed. The Venezuelan listed the medical procedures she has undergone in her life, which she feels have not been discussed in the media. Additionally, she pointed out that she had sent Selena to the gym because she herself had experienced similar criticisms and has managed to overcome them.
In summary, Alicia Machado has been the focus of criticism for her comments about Selena Gomez during a moment of vulnerability for the actress, generating a debate around victimization and self-acceptance in public.
