Marsai Martin stepped into her modeling bag after touchdown a spot in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol. 4 present! The award-winning actress and producer strutted the runway carrying a printed bodysuit from the model’s activewear assortment.
.@marsaimartin is taking it! #SavageXFentyShowVol4 🖤 pic.twitter.com/D5G9vjxq9d
— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) November 9, 2022
Her look was paired with lengthy, black gloves, stud earrings, and a low bun with a pure face beat.
@marsaimartin♬ sleepy – soarer 🪐
And whereas Marsai ripped that runway effortlessly to some, others had extra to say concerning the little one star’s transition into younger maturity. Marsai’s accomplishments additionally took heart stage within the social media debates.
She holds the world report because the youngest Hollywood government producer for her movie Little. The Genius Productions proprietor has additionally gained a number of NAACP Image Awards, together with for her breakout position in Black-ish. Marsai has already landed on Forbes 30 underneath 30 checklist whereas persevering with to supply work that doesn’t simply heart on Black ache.
And but nonetheless–hold scrolling to see the Twitter debates a lil’ cleavage and leopard print sparked.
Here’s The Tweet That Sparked All The Chit-Chat
Marsai celebrated her 18th birthday on August 14. Her look in Rihanna’s assortment had Twitter divided on every little thing from age-appropriate appears to be like to the sexualization of younger Black ladies in Hollywood.
The debate appeared to be sparked by Twitter person @zoraslovechild, who reacted to the viral clip of Marsai on Thursday (November 10).
@zoraslovechild wrote, “Mixed feelings about this since she just turned 18 but she ATE and she looks stunning.” In a thread, the person added, “I love her outfit and don’t think it’s inappropriate. I’m saying she’s a freshly 18-year-old girl and men are weird.”
As the reactions began rolling in, @zoraslovechild continued doubling down on her ideas about Marsai within the Savage X Fenty present. After labeling 18-year-olds as kids, she tweeted, “you got an 18-year-old walking the same show as a sexual abuser.”
The alleged “abuser” talked about in her tweets seems to be Johnny Depp, whose visitor look sparked a separate debate earlier this week. In June, a decide discovered Depp AND his ex-wife Amber heard responsible of defamation after a whirlwind trial uncovering abuse of their martial arguments. But, the decide ordered Heard to pay $10 million greater than Depp in damages.
It’s the actual fact everybody thinks I’ve an issue with cleavage however I actually have an issue with placing an 18 yr previous in a lingerie present with grown ass individuals and a sexual abuser. I feel y’all must re-evaluate and understand 18 yr olds are kids. She shouldn’t be within the present
— Aint Nobody Coming To See You Otis (@zoraslovechild) November 10, 2022
What Other Twitter Users Had To Say About Marsai
More reactions poured in, and @zoraslovechild stored pouring gasoline on the rising flames on her account.
Keep scrolling to see another conversations about Marsai, the present, the safety of younger Black ladies, and all of the matters in between.
Folks on Twitter are chatting about Marsai Martin’s look within the Savage X Fenty style present. How do y’all really feel about this, Roomies? (📸: @GettyImages) pic.twitter.com/SeFReIv0Kr
— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) November 11, 2022
All Marsai Martin did was put on athletic put on in Savage x Fenty style present now black twitter received assume items and assume they know what’s higher for her pic.twitter.com/GVv1xB6fsO
— BRI🦋 (@_BriNikole) November 10, 2022
Marsai has been wonderful at having her private model mature and age WITH her. Tasteful, acceptable, stylish. Her participation within the fenty present is tremendous well timed and empowering as she’s simply moving into younger maturity. I actually love the doll 🥹
— The Original Lisa Vandercunt (@robinwannabefly) November 10, 2022
Some ladies on listed here are sounding a bit Erykah Badu-ish with the Marsai/Fenty subject.
Why attempt to police what an 18 yr previous wears as a way to probably cease older males from her in a sexual manner?
Where is her freedom in all of this?
— Hugh Janus (@TideorDieChick) November 10, 2022
This tweet is impressed by that lady’s tweet about Marsai within the Savage X Fenty present. A present that’s debuting a sports activities line. Like y’all need to watch out that y’all not objectifying and sexualizing these younger ladies simply since you’re uncomfortable.
— Bill Gluckman 2024 (@GlamazonJay) November 10, 2022
I simply need Marsai protected. Today it’s go off younger queen and tomorrow they’ll be dragging her title by way of the mud. It occurs to each younger black celeb who transitions to maturity
— Panic! At The TL (@Puff_Iya) November 10, 2022
Marsai Was “Ecstatic” To Recieve Offer To Walk In Show
While Marsai hasn’t given the web debates any power, she beforehand revealed how she landed the gig. According to Grio, Martin stated she obtained the invite shortly after her 18th birthday and was right here for it!
“I was ecstatic from the very beginning, I feel like I had to get mentally prepared from the very start even though it was like almost a month out from when I first found out.” Marsai stated on the present’s premiere. She added, “it was completely incredible.”
The different thrilling half about getting an invitation? Working with Rihanna.
“Even looking up to someone like her, that is an amazing Black woman that is supporting and inspiring other Balck women, it’s amazing,” Marsai stated. “While being completely universal at the same time and touching on everybody all around the world, it’s an amazing thing to see and an amazing thing to be a part of.”
