Coco Gauff Defends Natural Hair After Social Media Backlash Over Miu Miu Shoot
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 11
Coco Gauff Defends Natural Hair After Social Media Backlash Over Miu Miu Shoot
52 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 11
Tennis star Coco Gauff has publicly responded to criticism of her natural hair in a recent Miu Miu fashion campaign.
Gauff, 22, addressed negative social media comments in an eight-minute TikTok video, encouraging young Black girls to embrace their natural hair.
She emphasised self-acceptance and representation, highlighting that both minimal and expressive styles are beautiful, drawing widespread support from fans.
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