Fame comes with a steep price. While celebrities like Rumer Willis may enjoy the many benefits that come with fame, they also experience the unpalatable side of fame. Being famous invites unwanted scrutiny, and unsolicited opinions from the public.
Recently, Rumer Willis shared several pictures from her trip to New York, captioning them “New York, you’ve stolen my heart ♥️ again…..til next time.” However, this post attracted a number of mummy shamers. The pictures detailed her experiences with her daughter in New York, but the one that got people talking was the image of Willis breastfeeding her daughter.
Fans react to Rumer Willis’ breastfeeding photos, some negatively
The image was taken against the backdrop of skyscrapers, with Willis wearing a white lacy gown. This picture, which was all shades of beautiful, got tongues wagging in the comment section. Several people were quick to share their opinions on Willis’ photo. Some criticized the child’s age, suggesting it was “weird” or “creepy” to breastfeed beyond preschool.
Most of the trolls all seem to agree that they already understood Willis was breastfeeding her child and didn’t need to see more photos.
Rumer Willis’ fans think her breastfeeding posts are too much
Others expressed frustration with the frequency of breastfeeding posts, saying it was “unnecessary” or “too much information.” Some commented that Willis was “pushing it” and that she should stop breastfeeding her daughter. Despite the backlash, many commenters supported Willis and applauded her for sharing the photo.
Her supporters mentioned that breastfeeding shouldn’t be a forbidden topic and there is a need to normalize it. One commenter wrote, “Thanks for posting! Breastfeeding clearly still needs more visibility to reduce strong reactions.” Another shared, “I breastfeed my 4.5-year-old too. No shame; do what works for you!”
Another IG user shared a reminder: “Baby teeth are called ‘milk teeth’ because they develop during nursing – a natural process.”