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 crew’s journey to Cooperstown. The web page notes the funds would go towards “journey prices, uniforms, and dues for households.” If any cash is left over, the crew deliberate to make use of it for “pins or novelty objects to make our tournaments memorable experiences past the sphere.”
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The submit rapidly acquired consideration on-line — however not in a great way. Folks weren’t pleased a couple of celeb and her expertise agent hubby asking followers to offer cash as a substitute of forking over the money for the journey herself. What’s worse? It appeared like Alyssa hadn’t contributed to the fundraiser in any respect, per TMZ. Except she donated anonymously, her title doesn’t seem wherever as a donor! Yikes…
Effectively, the Charmed star caught wind of the backlash. As a substitute of ignoring the criticism, Alyssa took a second to defend herself, insisting she had completed loads to fund the baseball crew previously! Taking to X on Friday, she wrote:
“I’m getting media inquiries about whether or not I’ve financially contributed to my son’s baseball crew. I’ve paid for uniforms for your complete crew and coaches, thrown bday events and sponsor any child who can’t afford month-to-month dues. The youngsters additionally do fundraising themselves—automotive washes, film nights, and plenty of different enjoyable issues!”
She added:
“Thanks to all who’ve contributed to the gofundme! You’ve made issues simpler for these boys and their households.”
In different phrases, Alyssa swears she goes above and past to assist the crew when she will. See the submit (under):
I’m getting media inquiries about whether or not I’ve financially contributed to my son’s baseball crew.
I’ve paid for uniforms for your complete crew and coaches, thrown bday events and sponsor any child who can’t afford month-to-month dues.
The youngsters additionally do fundraising themselves—automotive washes,…
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 26, 2024
However 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! Within the feedback part, although, many defended the Who’s the Boss? alum. One fan argued:
“It’s unreal, instantly, simply since you’re an actress, folks assume you must fund your complete factor. There’s not a rattling factor flawed together with your doing this. It’s an important instance for the youngsters to see you as Alyssa the Mother, not Alyssa the actress. This world is overrun with/Karens!”
To which Alyssa responded:
“I do know. And I’d if I may.”
Regardless of the backlash, her fundraiser seems to have been very profitable! The crew acquired $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]
