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Ariel Winter has hit back at body shamers who speculated her weight loss was the result of plastic surgery .
The Modern Family star celebrated her 21st birthday on Monday, but instead of birthday wishes her Instagram was flooded with comments about the way she looked.
After posting a photo of herself wearing a plaid jumpsuit alongside actor Joe Kaprielian on Sunday, a number of trolls commented on Winter’s recent weight loss with one person saying: “You’re losing your thick!!!”, while another claimed she was “too slim”.
Others even speculated that the actor had undergone plastic surgery.
“Healthier? She got work done to her face. She looked 'healthier' before,” one person commented.
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden GlobesShow all 23 1 /23Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes "I can't remember exactly, but I'm pretty sure the rule is to eat as much as humanly possible before squeezing into a formal dress. Right?" Kristen Bell wrote in an Instagram caption. Bell's husband, Dax Shepard, can be seen relaxing in bed in the background.
Kristen Bell (@kristenanniebell)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Following their delicious pre-Golden Globes meal, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard looked sharp in their chic ensembles, which they accessorised with napkins. Naturally.
Kristen Bell (@kristenanniebell)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Golden Globes co-host Sandra Oh shared a photo on her Instagram story showing her getting ready before the big night. Oh won the Golden Globe for best actress in a television series drama for her leading role in thriller 'Killing Eve'.
Sandra Oh (@iamsandraohinsta)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh had a lot to prepare before hosting the Golden Globes together. Here, in a photo shared on Samberg's Instagram story, the pair appear deep in conversation, likely discussing the clever quips hiding under their sleeves.
Andy Samberg (@thelonelyisland)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Parenting is a time-consuming business, as Ricky Martin demonstrates in this photo posted on his Instagram account. "#Multitasking Getting ready for the @goldenglobes," he writes in the caption. In the picture Martin can be seen holding the pram of his daughter Lucía Martin-Yosef, whose birth he and husband Jwan Yosef announced in December 2018.
Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Dax Shepard showed just how much effort he'd put into his Golden Globes preparations with a selfie that he posted on Instagram. "Even showered (last night) for this," he wrote in the caption. What a gent.
Dax Shephard (@daxshepard)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Melissa McCarty, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her leading role in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?', wore a purple, star-studded Reem Acra dress for the award ceremony. She showed her seven million Instagram followers the preparations that she undertook for the big night, which included applying a face mask and receiving help from a dedicated glam squad.
Melissa McCarthy (@melissamccarthy)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Thandie Newton had a team of people to thank for her breathtaking Golden Globes look, which she finished off with a stunning silver cut-out Michael Kors dress. The actor shared a Boomerang on Instagram of the final makeup touches being added, which included a smokey eye and a soft pink lip.
Thandie Newton (@thandienewton)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes While the Golden Globes may be a glamorous affair for all the celebrities who attend, the early preparations are frequently decidedly less so. Alex Borstein, who stars in comedy-drama 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel', shared a photo on Instagram that showed her having an eye and neck mask applied while simultaneously having her hair curled. The definition of a multitasker.
Alex Borstein (@alexborstein)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Timothée Chalamet may not have won the Golden Globe for his supporting role in drama 'Beautiful Boy', but he was very excited to bring his mother along to the award show. Chalamet posted this picture on his Instagram account, alongside the caption: "momma!" The actor wore a custom Louis Vuitton suit designed by menswear artistic director Virgil Abloh for the event.
Timothée Chalamet (@tchalamet)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Jessica Chastain is typically very private about her personal life, choosing to keep her partner Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo and their baby daughter out of the spotlight. While getting ready for the Golden Globes, Chastain shared a photo of her daughter curiously holding a ruby Piaget ring, with the caption: "You've got good taste, kid."
Jessica Chastain (@jessicachastain)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Rachel Brosnahan has become a household Hollywood name thanks to her star-making turn as an aspiring stand-up comedian in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'. The actor shared a selfie on Instagram with her "girl gang" prior to the Golden Globes, for which she wore a floor-length yellow Prada gown.
Rachel Brosnahan (@rachelbrosnahan)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Catherine Zeta-Jones shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her Golden Globes preparations, posting a photo on her Instagram story showing her having her hair and makeup done. "Gold is for Globes," she wrote for the caption.
Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Sarah Silverman showed just how well she and ex-partner Jimmy Kimmel still get on by sharing a selfie with the talk show host and his wife, Molly McNearney. Silverman and Kimmel dated for seven years between 2002 and 2009.
Sarah Silverman (@sarahkatesilverman)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Darren Criss epitomised elegance at the Golden Globes with his fiancée, producer Mia Swier. Criss, who won a Golden Globe for his chilling role as killer Andrew Cunanan in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace', wore a floral Dior tux, and Swier wore a sleek Vera Wang gown.
Darren Criss (@darrencriss)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes For her first ever appearance at the Golden Globes, actor and activist Jameela Jamil had a sneaky trick for ensuring she didn't feel the January cold. The star of 'The Good Place' revealed on social media that she wore jeans underneath her pink Monique Lhuillier gown. “An experienced woman wears jeans under her Golden Globes gown because it’s forking COLD,” she wrote in a tweet accompanying the video.
Jameela Jamil (@jameelajamilofficial)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes 'The Big Bang Theory' actor Kaley Cuoco shared a candid snap on her Instagram account of her walking along a hallway hand in hand with her new husband Karl Cook, whom she married in June 2018. Cuoco wore a navy, black and white strapless Monique Huillier gown for the Golden Globes.
Kaley Cuoco (@kaleycuoco)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes While last year's Golden Globes saw numerous stars wear black in solidarity with the Time's Up movement, this year celebrities chose to show their support by wearing bracelets and ribbons with the slogan "Time's Up X2" written across them. Julianne Moore shared this photo on her Instagram account, showing her wearing the accessory next to a beautiful Chopard bracelet.
Julianne Moore (@juliannemoore)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Jamie Lee Curtis's stunning Alexander McQueen dress received a lot of praise when the actor appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet. Curtis posted this photo on her Instagram account while taking part in rehearsals for the show.
Jamie Lee Curtis (@curtisleejamie)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes 'A Star Is Born' didn't win as many Golden Globes as people expected, having been nominated for five accolades. Nonetheless, the film's win for best original song still proved very exciting for Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt, all of whom collaborated on the song 'Shallow'. "We're off the deep end," Ronson wrote in an Instagram caption accompanying a selfie of the group.
Mark Ronson (@iammarkronson)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen are known for their playful relationship, so much so that Fisher couldn't help but poke fun at her husband's Golden Globe loss for best actor in a musical or comedy for 'Who is America?' "My husband WON!... not," Fisher cheekily wrote on Instagram.
Isla Fisher (@islafisher)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes With rumours rife that Idris Elba may still be in line to take over as James Bond when Daniel Craig decides to step down from the role, the 'Luther' actor fuelled the fire further when he posted this selfie with Craig on his Instagram story. "Awks..." he wrote, as Craig gives Elba a defiant stare.
Idris Elba (@idriselba)
Best celebrity Instagram posts from the 2019 Golden Globes One of the highlights of Julia Roberts's night came after the Golden Globes had ended, when she and husband Daniel Moder stopped off for a burger on their way home. "Fun night w my fella. Congratulations to all! And to all a good (burger) night," the actor wrote on Instagram.
Julia Roberts (@juliaroberts)
“Nothing wrong with being honest and telling her we liked her better before 'the change' she was so beautiful before she started chopping up her body and if me saying so helps one gurl [sic] out there to feel beautiful who's thinking of PS then its worth it,” a second person added.
Winter, who has been the subject of much criticism over the years for everything from her decision to have breast reduction surgery at age 17 to her style choices, eventually fired back.
“I appreciate you wanting to help girls love themselves the way they are, but you are also kind of cutting someone (me) down,” she wrote.
“I also didn’t get plastic surgery. That is also not being supportive of women if you’re just assuming something about the way they look.”
A number of the 21-year-old’s fans quickly leaped to her defence, condemning others of being so critical.
“Y'all complain when y'all think she gained weight and y'all complain when y'all think she lost weight. How about we just let her be. I think Ariel always looks beautiful,” one fan argued.
Another added: ““Why is everyone being so critical? She lost weight so what. It’s HER body.”
This isn’t the first time Winter has had to deal with body shamers.
Earlier this month, the actor expertly hit back at another Instagram troll who accused her of using drugs to lose weight.
“Not half as bad as all the coke.meth she uses. She literally dropped 30 ponds [sic].”
Winter fired back, first making fun of the user’s misspelling of “pounds".
“Yup... I dropped 30 bodies of water so fast…” she said.
”And yes!! My psychiatrist switched me from my previous antidepressant that didn’t work and made me gain weight, to coke/meth!!
“Definitely not a new one that worked and then regulated my metabolism. Coke/meth was a controversial decision but she stands by it.”
The actor also laughed off “super-strict” diet rumours in December, tweeting: “I eat every carb possible and I make soft chocolate chip cookies every week."
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