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Suni Lee Pushes Back at Height-Shaming After Victoria’s Secret Runway Debut

A TikTok plea to “stop bullying me” shifts attention to a growing dispute over athletes on fashion runways.

Overview

  • On Oct. 18, the 22-year-old gymnast posted a TikTok lip-sync to Ariana Grande’s “Successful” with the caption, “Can u guys stop bullying me.”
  • She liked supportive comments, thanked fans, and replied “Like, literally” to a user calling out harassment over her 5'0" height.
  • Ming Lee Simmons publicly defended her in the comments as fans pushed back on the criticism.
  • The online reaction followed her Oct. 15 appearance in the Victoria’s Secret Pink segment in a sporty pink look during a live performance by TWICE, where she walked alongside WNBA star Angel Reese.
  • Coverage also highlights a viral critique from model Avary Hutzelman questioning the show’s inclusivity push, as Lee reiterates she wants girls to know they don’t have to fit into one box.