Actress Alyssa Milano sparks backlash on social media after asking for donations to her son's baseball team, with people criticizing it as inappropriate for a billionaire celebrity to use her platform in such a way did.
“My son's baseball team is raising money for a trip to Cooperstown. Any amount is welcome. You can read more about the team or donate here,” Milano wrote on X he said while sharing a link to the GoFundMe.
As of this article's publication, her GoFundMe effort has raised more than 7,000 donations, with a pledge to use the funds toward the team's travel expenses.
My son's baseball team is raising money for a trip to Cooperstown. Any amount is welcome. You can read more about the team and make a donation here.https://t.co/PMV9aEFnou
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 25, 2024
Milano disabled comments on her posts and only allowed quote sharing. Although she had her defenders, including conservatives, she found herself at the center of a firestorm.
“They say Alyssa is worth $10 million. And I understand that because last summer I traveled to three tournaments in three different cities in three different states. It's very expensive. But given her worth and the fact that her husband is a CAA agent, asking for donations here is really great,” said FOX News contributor Joe Concha. .
“Your husband has a net worth of $5 million and he's begging for money on the internet so his son can go on vacation?” one user said.
“Americans can’t afford groceries, yet she’s worth millions and wants others to donate to *her* child’s baseball team.” ” said another.
Alyssa is reportedly worth $10 million. And I understand that because last summer I traveled to three tournaments in three different cities in three different states. It's very expensive. But considering her worth and the fact that her husband is a CAA agent, asking for donations here is really something. https://t.co/pswZDaJ5i9
— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) January 25, 2024
Your husband has a net worth of $5 million, but is he begging for money on the internet so his son can go on a trip? https://t.co/0CKLBMLevl pic.twitter.com/GuY1BxOlSj
— Liberty J (@LibertyJen) January 25, 2024
This B word must be related to something. Americans can't afford groceries and she's worth millions and wants others to donate to *her* kid's baseball team? ? Is she fucking high? 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻 https://t.co/59SQUG6PXC pic.twitter.com/nWYcLrFTjw
— SwallowThePill KPSS (@pill_swallow) January 26, 2024
Aren't you a billionaire? Why do you ask people in need for money? https://t.co/fXa4Qui58E pic.twitter.com/cYsTOZxGhO
— Autumn Cheplic 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 🇺 (@Autumn_Cheplic) January 26, 2024
I remember when raising money for extracurricular travel actually meant earning money for travel. These activities include car washing, selling baked goods, and recycling activities. The kids are actually working for it. https://t.co/4bsW8ypxqO pic.twitter.com/ZybGysvChs
— Jeff Hanson (@IronLeagueThug) January 26, 2024
If you pay for your trip, your accountant won't even notice your spending spike. https://t.co/mbCWOQrwZZ pic.twitter.com/prqfOWlx5J
— Terry (@FragmenTerry) January 25, 2024
Reply is limited! 😆 @Alyssa_Milano
You have a net worth of $10,000,000.donate to your child's baseball team [yourself]. This is not a matter of public importance.
You want to use your platform for a cause of real public importance and raise money for the Coutts family. https://t.co/tbo72t3ecm
— Viva Frei (@thevivafrei) January 25, 2024
That's $10,000 and this entitled leftist is trying to get her followers to donate instead of treating her son and his friends to a trip…maybe there's a reason she can't Maybe…this seems like a really crappy thing to her part. Maybe I'll sell some crocheted masks… https://t.co/EzVWnx02pv
— Tracy Beanz (@tracybeanz) January 25, 2024
Milan were not without defenders. Most notable was conservative commentator Kira Davis, who felt people were taking it too far.
“Leave her alone. It's not her job to fund every activity at the school. Milano is a celebrity with a lot of influence. I'm sure her fellow parents have asked for a boost though. , why shouldn't we? That's helpful,'' Davis said.
“Ask her for her opinion, fine. But don't criticize her for sharing a simple fundraiser. What does she and her husband fund that school?” I don't know. It would also be valuable to have the rest of the team participate in the fundraiser. Why does everyone have to be such an asshole about everything all the time? Why does everything require sarcasm and envy? Not,” she added.
Please leave her alone. It's not her job to fund every activity at her school. Milano is a celebrity with great influence. I'm sure her fellow parents have asked for her backing, but why shouldn't they? That's useful. Ask her for her opinion. OK. But don't blame her for sharing her brief information… https://t.co/5ijuXAvZNt
— Kira (@RealKiraDavis) January 26, 2024
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