In the wake of recent controversy, actress Ellen Adarna took to her Instagram Stories for a Q&A session to address accusations of being “anti-gay” after expressing her confusion about LGBTQIA+ pronouns.
Ellen responded to an Instagram user who claimed she was “anti-LGBT” and announced their decision to unfollow her. The actress defended herself by emphasizing her love and support for the LGBTQIA+ community, citing her close relationships with gay friends.
She also admitted to being perplexed by the complexities of pronouns but asserted, “I’m not anti-[gay], I love them. Na-confuse lang ako sa pronouns, anti-[gay] na?”
When another netizen suggested that people might dislike Ellen for her confusion, she responded by stating that she is not a people pleaser, acknowledging that hate comes with the territory.
Ellen expressed her familiarity with criticism and seemed unfazed by being disliked.
In response to a comment suggesting that some individuals might not appreciate honest opinions, Ellen underscored the diversity of perspectives and the importance of respecting differing views. She concluded by highlighting the uniqueness of individuals and the need for mutual respect.
Ellen Adarna maintained her commitment to honesty and authenticity despite facing criticism regarding her stance on LGBTQIA+ pronouns.
