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Shay Mitchell 'surprised' by the 'reactive and aggressive' mom-shaming she got when she attended Drake's birthday party
Shay Mitchell opened up about the "mommy-shaming" she faced after attending Drake's 33rd birthday party with her boyfriend Matte Babel following the birth of their daughter, Atlas. "My daughter had been born for several weeks, and when Matte and I chose to take our night out, which was an hour and a half, it surprised me that people chose to be so reactive and aggressive and assume the absolute worst about us — and, more so, me," she told Vogue. She added: "There are real issues in the world, and I wish people would stop jumping to extreme conclusions about things that aren't their business, but Matte and I just choose to ignore it because we couldn't be happier right now." Mitchell attended the rapper's party on October 23, three days after she revealed on Instagram that she had welcomed her first child. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
Shay Mitchell opened up about the mom-shaming she faced after attending Drake's 33rd birthday party with boyfriend Matte Babel after the birth of their daughter, Atlas. "It concerns me that people are so quick to pass judgment on others, especially without knowing any facts, and behind the protection of the screen," the "Pretty Little Liars" actress told Vogue. She continued: "My daughter had been born for several weeks, and when Matte and I chose to take our night out, which was an hour and a half, it surprised me that people chose to be so reactive and aggressive and assume the absolute worst about us — and, more so, me."
Never letting go... A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) on Oct 20, 2019 at 7:05pm PDT on Oct 20, 2019 at 7:05pm PDTThe "You" star told the magazine that she and her boyfriend aren't letting the negativity get to them. "There are real issues in the world, and I wish people would stop jumping to extreme conclusions about things that aren't their business, but Matte and I just choose to ignore it because we couldn't be happier right now," she said, adding, "For me, I'm going to do exactly what I feel is right for my family." Mitchell attended the celebratory event on October 23, three days after revealing on Instagram that she welcomed her baby girl. Her social media post did not disclose the actual date her child was born. Fans appeared to assume that she shared the announcement the same day she gave birth, and thus criticized the timing of her going out to party with Drake.
Atlas Noa, In my 32 years of life I thought I had seen a lot of places, experienced a lot of things, met a lot of people and felt love...then came you. Truth is I had no idea I was capable of loving anything like this before you arrived. You wonder if that’s just something people say, but it’s as if the chemical makeup of my entire body and soul changed the minute we met. I wake up each day (and also every 2-3 hours ;) still in awe that you are mine, and I am yours. I’m still learning about you and I’ll never grow old of watching you slowly wake up, catch a glimpse of me or your dad and focus intently, almost as if to say “I know you.” Just know, sweet girl - Whatever you choose to do in this world, whoever you choose to love, wherever you choose to go, I will always be your biggest fan. I am already so proud to be your Mama. PS. The days of dressing you up as burritos and other snacks has only just begun. ❤️ A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) on Nov 6, 2019 at 1:48pm PST on Nov 6, 2019 at 1:48pm PSTMitchell's comments come after she addressed the backlash in a video on October 29. "I haven't been really checking my comments that often, but apparently people are really upset that I left three days after having a kid to go out and party," Mitchell said in the video as she scrolled through her Instagram comments. "It wasn't three days," she added, noting that she waited to announce the birth of her daughter. Read more: Shay Mitchell set mom-shamers straight after they criticized her for attending Drake's birthday party 'days' after the birth of her daughter 'Pretty Little Liars' star Shay Mitchell gave birth to her first child Shay Mitchell just revealed she's pregnant with a topless photo and an intimate video diaryJoin the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: A podiatrist explains heel spurs, the medical condition Trump said earned him a medical deferment from Vietnam
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