Ulrika Jonsson has hit back at cruel trolls who mocked her ‘tanned’ and ‘old’ appearance after she appeared on a podcast without make-up for the first time in years
Ulrika Jonsson has clapped back at harsh trolls who criticised her for appearing too “tanned” and “old”. The 57-year-old telly host confessed she was stung by the “nasty comments” she received after a recent podcast appearance.
On it she went makeup free, cautioning online critics not to “constantly judge” people on their looks and that “making people feel s*** doesn’t make you a hero”.
In an Instagram post, she penned: “I feel I need to address something. I don’t get a lot of nasty comments – or if I do, I don’t see them or send people love in response. But a couple of weeks ago I took part in a fab podcast @untapped.podcast to discuss my sobriety with the smart @spencermatthews. I wore no makeup. Partly because I kinda forgot that a project for the ears is nowadays also a feast for the eyes.”
Ulrika continued to explain that she isn’t fond of wearing makeup due to years of being dolled up for her TV gigs and her lifelong struggle with skin condition eczema.
She added: “As someone who has had to wear heavy makeup on screen from 5am for years, I’m not a fan. Most crucially tho, since childhood I’ve suffered from eczema. On my body – the creases of my arms and legs – on my face – eyes and lips. makeup has always been the enemy because it’s been agony to wear.”
Ulrika then addressed the online trolling she had received, stating: “There were a lot of positive comments about the WORDS I said on the podcast. But a considerable amount about my tanned appearance. AND how OLD I look.
“In a few weeks I will be 58. I will never look like the fresh 21-year-old that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board.
“I’m not ashamed to say that I am a sun worshipper and will no doubt pay the price for that. But UV lamps and salt baths, astringent solutions and creams were a feature of my life since I was a small child.
“I have uneven pigmentation doubtlessly not helped by ageing. I sometimes use filters in my pics because it’s easier than foundation and less painful.
“I work tirelessly in my garden year round and often in the sun. I rarely sunbathe any more. Haven’t had a sunbed for 6 months – which I do occasionally in winter months. Not ashamed.
“I have not had a holiday – of any kind – since 2018. That’s 7yrs. So, I understand that an over-tanned, imperfect and AGEING face offends you. But try to listen to the words rather than constantly judge women’s appearance.
“You might learn something. And making people feel s*** doesn’t make you a hero.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
