Reba McEntire set out to celebrate National Redhead Day amid tensions concerning the U.S. presidential elections but was met with pushback from social media, who considered her post tone-deaf. They called her out for raising trivial issues instead of encouraging her fans to vote.
Reba posted two photos showing off her hair in long and short curls with the caption, “’Long or short, either way I love being a redhead! #NationalRedheadDay.” Her post went viral with 15 million views and thousands of mixed reactions since Tuesday.
Reba McEntire gets backlash for red-themed election day post
Long or short, either way I love being a redhead! #NationalRedheadDay pic.twitter.com/Wy4OGzUjNi
— Reba McEntire (@reba) November 5, 2024
While Reba may have posted innocently, some users were of the opinion that her post was a hint at her preferred candidate, while others thought she was being silly for worrying about her hair in such a crucial week. “Read the room Reba!” someone replied.
Others seemed to enjoy the humor from the reactions, while a few came to Reba’s defense against sensitive voters. “All these haters. Just because its Election Day doesn’t mean every post people make has to be about or is about the elections,” a certain Samantha clapped back, adding that people should keep scrolling if her post bothers them.
Some joined Reba McEntire in the fun, praising her gorgeous hair
A few fellow redheads jumped on the Reba train, posting pictures of their hair and gushing about hers, too. “Redheads unite: fiery, fierce, and fabulous!” someone exclaimed, while another posted a baby photo of herself in fiery red bangs with curled tips.
One user suggested that Reba keeps her hair long because her shorter locks are for old ladies. “You’re not ready for that,” they told the country icon. Reba credits her healthy hair to routines like her daily wash with sulfate-free, silicone-free shampoo, and a generous amount of hairspray to keep her curls lasting longer.