Influencer Natalie Reynolds Cries on Social Media After Backlash Over Controversial Content

Natalie Reynolds is in the spotlight once again, but not for reasons she’d hoped.

The 26-year-old influencer is facing major backlash after debuting a braided hairstyle, reigniting conversations about cultural appropriation.

While some defended her look, previously worn by Kim Kardashian and inspired by 1970s Hollywood icon Bo Derek, others weren’t as forgiving.

The controversy quickly spiraled beyond her hairstyle, bringing up Reynolds’ past scandals, including her infamous ‘Lady in the Lake’ incident, where she dared a homeless woman to jump into a lake for $20, only to run when the woman screamed for help.

Now, the internet isn’t letting her forget.

Critics are flooding her content with copy-paste messages reminding everyone of her questionable past, and despite Reynolds posting a tearful apology, many aren’t buying it.

Adding to the drama, she’s still wearing an ankle monitor after a judge ruled her a danger to society following the lake incident.

As Reynolds threatens to quit social media if the criticism doesn’t stop, the question remains—is the internet being too harsh, or is this just the reality of accountability?