Huda Kattan addresses #BoycottHuda backlash

Despite the apology, the criticism on Huda Kattan has continued to grow

Beauty mogul Huda Kattan has publicly addressed the growing backlash and boycott movement against her brand Huda Beauty after a controversial social media post sparked widespread criticism.

The controversy began when Kattan reposted a video showing Iranian demonstrators burning photographs of Reza Pahlavi alongside images of former U.S. president Donald Trump, which many interpreted as support for the Iranian regime. In response to the criticism, Kattan took to Instagram Stories to clarify her intentions and issue an apology.

“I want to apologize because I was ill-informed,” she said. “I didn’t fully understand the context, and I absolutely did not mean to comment on Iran’s internal political matters.”

Kattan went on to explain that she shared the video without the necessary knowledge and that her intention was never to align herself with any regime or endorse violence. “I did not believe I had the authority or sufficient understanding to comment on this situation,” she wrote, emphasizing that she shared the content without full context and did not intend to cause harm.

 

 

 

 

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The backlash has been significant, with critics calling out what they describe as a tone-deaf decision, especially given Kattan’s previous vocal support for various humanitarian and political issues. Some followers have even posted videos of themselves destroying Huda Beauty products as a form of protest against the brand and its founder.

Despite the apology, the criticism has continued to grow, with many users demanding that Kattan and her company take greater responsibility when sharing politically sensitive content, especially one involving ongoing human rights struggles.

Kattan’s response highlights the increasingly complex role public figures play when navigating political issues on social media. As the debate over her post continues, many are watching to see how the beauty entrepreneur and her global brand will respond to the mounting calls for accountability and transparency.