Celina Jaitley remembers being called “Everything from witch to wh**e” and shares her “most trolled photograph” ahead of International Women’s Day; pens a powerful message

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Celina Jaitley slammed online trolling to share a powerful message on motherhood.

On March 5, 2023, actress Celina Jaitley took to Instagram to share a powerful message about online trolling and societal pressures faced by mothers. Jaitley's post, which went viral ahead of International Women's Day, discussed the challenges women encounter when they defy traditional expectations of motherhood.

Celina Jaitley remembers being called “Everything from witch to wh**e” and shares her “most trolled photograph” ahead of International Women’s Day; pens a powerful message

The No Entry actress shared a picture of herself in a swimsuit, breastfeeding one of her twin sons while the other played beside her. This image, she revealed, was met with significant online abuse when it was first posted. "This was the most trolled photograph of me with my one-month-old twin boys on the internet when it was first posted," Jaitley wrote in the caption.

She continued, "While the bikini had a lot to do with the trolling, I remember I was attacked for placing one of my sons next to me and not holding him in my arms. I was called everything from being a witch to being inconsiderate and what not."

The Golmaal Returns actress explained the context behind the photo, stating that babies have individual needs and preferences. She spoke about her decision to let one son play while breastfeeding the other was based on their comfort and well-being. She further highlighted the societal double standard she experienced, being judged for wearing a swimsuit at a swimming pool and criticized for not conforming to stereotypical portrayals of motherhood.

The 42-year-old actress concluded the post with a powerful message: "My husband said something very powerful that day, he said I must focus on reclaiming my power & courage in a culture of shame. I would want to say only one thing - if people are trying to bring you down, it only means that you are above them, don't let anyone tell you to tone down your authentic self."