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Hilary Duff Responds to Haters Who Think She Shouldn’t Kiss Her Son

This week, Hilary Duff posted a picture of her sweetly kissing her 4-year-old son Luca while at Disneyland—and people freaked out.

According to ELLE Decor, Duff received some pretty harsh comments. “I personally just rather keep that difference of romantic and innocent kiss separate,” wrote one. Another called it “borderline pedophilia.” 

 

Happiest happiest happiest happiest happiest happiest happiest happiest place on earth! We love you @disneyland

A photo posted by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on

The next day, Duff posted a screenshot of her Notes which said, “For anyone commenting that a kiss on the lips with my four year old is ‘inappropriate’ go ahead and click a quick unfollow with your warped minds and judgment.”

 

A photo posted by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on

YOU. GO. GIRL.

After Hilary posted that response on Instagram, hoards of encouraging comments rolled in. “I have four grown children…30, 29, 26, and 23…two daughters and two sons. I Still kiss them on the lips!!! Sweet picture with your wonderful son,” one supportive user wrote.

But unfortunately, to be a Hollywood celeb means that for every encouraging comment you receive, you have to deal with the same amount of criticism and unnecessary mom-shaming that comes with it.

It’s important to remember, though—she’s just like any other mom, so treat her like one.

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