JoJo Siwa is loved by millions of children and is known worldwide for her witty videos and extraordinary, rainbow-colored hair bows, but after publicly sharing this week that she’s a member of the LGBTQ + community, she’s getting even more attention got.
And while most of it was in the form of an outpouring of love and support, not everyone was happy with the 17-year-old star’s announcement.
In an Instagram video – in which she said: ‘now that the world sees this side of my life, it really makes me very happy’ and that ‘there is so much love in the world’ – a person shared the comments section with a hurtful remark.
“My daughter will never watch you again,” the mother wrote.
JoJo could have rightly responded to these homophobic comments in several ways, but she chose a single word that left her followers in absolute awe.
“Well!” she replied.
That four-letter word got more than 23,000 by itself, and JoJo even tweeted a screenshot of the exchange. This was not only the ultimate ‘high road’ response, but probably serves as a simple yet strong signal that those who do not approve of who she is can move right.
As one Twitter fan put it, the move was ‘iconic’.
And even more, it was a powerful reminder to her fans of all ages – and of any identity – that they deserve love, understanding and respect. To every hateful mother, there seem to be thousands of children like this one:
People do not realize how important it is for LGBT children to see people like them on TV and in the media. Straight children can also learn about what comes out and treat others with love and respect, even if those they love are not the same. Jojo Siwa geknip 🥺 https://t.co/K2zJAm4nY2
– IG @ Drebaexo (@Drebae_) 25 January 2021