Overview

• Jonsson issued an Instagram statement over the weekend addressing “nasty” and ageist comments aimed at her look following her Untapped podcast appearance and turned off its comment function.
• Her post has drawn more than 20,000 likes, including from celebrities Matt Tebbutt and Anna Williamson, demonstrating widespread support for her stance.
• She explained her make-up-free appearance was partly due to forgetting about the video element of the podcast and mainly because childhood eczema makes heavy cosmetics painful.
• On the podcast she marked a year of sobriety, declaring it her top priority and urging critics to listen to her words rather than judge her look.
• Jonsson’s response highlights the persistent ageism and appearance scrutiny women face online and reinforces her right to define her own image.