Somewhere between covering the front of a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box and searching for an ink pen to sign million dollar deals, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has found the time to respond to the backlash surrounding her hair.
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While making her interview rounds, the 16-year-old phenom addressed the incredibly ridiculous comments about her “unkempt” and “embarrassing” tresses.
“I don’t know where this is coming from. What’s wrong with my hair? I just simply gelled it back, put some clips in it and put it in a bun. Are you kidding me? I just made history. And you’re focusing on my hair? I just want to say, we’re all beautiful inside out. I don’t think people should be worried about that. Nothing is going to change. [...] So you might as well stop with all the comments.”
Unmoved by the public’s opinion, Douglas said the gel, clips and bun will remain as she competes in the uneven bars on Monday and beam on Tuesday.
America, get over yourselves.
