Alyssa Milano is clapping again on the critics.
In case you missed it, social media customers slammed the 51-year-old actress this week after she shared a hyperlink to a GoFundMe web page she began on behalf of her husband David Bugliari on X (Twitter) and requested followers to donate for her 12-year-old son Milo’s baseball staff’s journey to Cooperstown. The web page notes the funds would go towards “travel costs, uniforms, and dues for families.” If any cash is left over, the staff deliberate to make use of it for “pins or novelty items to make our tournaments memorable experiences beyond the field.”
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The publish rapidly obtained consideration on-line — however not in a great way. People weren’t completely happy a few celeb and her expertise agent hubby asking followers to present cash as a substitute of forking over the money for the journey herself. What is worse? It appeared like Alyssa hadn’t contributed to the fundraiser in any respect, per TMZ. Unless she donated anonymously, her identify doesn’t seem wherever as a donor! Yikes…
Well, the Charmed star caught wind of the backlash. Instead of ignoring the criticism, Alyssa took a second to defend herself, insisting she had achieved lots to fund the baseball staff up to now! Taking to X on Friday, she wrote:
“I’m getting media inquiries about whether I have financially contributed to my son’s baseball team. I’ve paid for uniforms for the entire team and coaches, thrown bday parties and sponsor any kid who can’t afford monthly dues. The kids also do fundraising themselves—car washes, movie nights, and many other fun things!”
She added:
“Thank you to all who have contributed to the gofundme! You’ve made things easier for these boys and their families.”
In different phrases, Alyssa swears she goes above and past to assist the staff when she will. See the publish (under):
I’m getting media inquiries about whether or not I’ve financially contributed to my son’s baseball staff.
I’ve paid for uniforms for your complete staff and coaches, thrown bday events and sponsor any child who can’t afford month-to-month dues.
The children additionally do fundraising themselves—automotive washes,…
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 26, 2024
But does Alyssa not perceive why followers are so upset about somebody well-known turning to followers for donations? It’s completely wild for a celeb like her to do that! In the feedback part, although, many defended the Who’s the Boss? alum. One fan argued:
“It’s unreal, right away, just because you’re an actress, people think you have to fund the entire thing. There’s not a damn thing wrong with your doing this. It’s a great example for the kids to see you as Alyssa the Mom, not Alyssa the actress. This world is overrun with/Karens!”
To which Alyssa responded:
“I know. And I would if I could.”
Despite the backlash, her fundraiser seems to have been very profitable! The staff obtained $9,186 in donations as of scripting this, so they’re very near hitting their aim! What are YOUR ideas on the controversy, Perezcious readers? Do you continue to assume Alyssa by no means ought to have requested followers to donate? Sound OFF within the feedback under.
[Image via Alyssa Milano/Instagram]
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