You'd think working as a model would be full of glitz and glamour, but one Page 3 babe said there's a dark side to the profession.
Apollonia Llewellyn – also known as Barbi when she's splashed across pages of the Daily Star – is known for delighting fans with her racy snaps. She often dons sexy outfits and loves to model teeny bikinis, but she said men can be cruel to her because of it.
She recently got very honest on Instagram where she opened up about how people can be "nasty" to her every single day. The blonde beauty said she's been dubbed a "prostitute" by cruel trolls simply because of the pictures she posts.
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Apollonia shared a screenshot of some of the sorts of comments she receives from people regularly, and they are truly devastating. Images show strangers calling her a "w***e" and "sl*t" among many other cruel names.
Some people make remarks about how much make-up she's wearing, the size of her outfits and even say things about what her parents must think. One even claimed Apollonia just craves "publicity".
She has now spoken out against the haters and stood her ground. The model said the comments she's faced have been "disgusting", and she doesn't think she should have to put up with it.
Writing on Instagram, Apollonia said: "It’s crazy how people can be so nasty in this world. It’s 2023 and the suicide rate is higher than ever and people still continue to troll online.
"I get nasty comments on all my platforms or nasty messages and I have had enough. Today I have read the most disgusting comments about me (see the 2nd pic).
"I have never caused any trouble, I have always been in a relationship, never been 'around' (not that I need to clarify), I NEVER drink alcohol or get drunk, I don't take drugs, don’t fight or commit any crimes and I have never posed naked or topless. I keep myself to myself, I work hard to provide a nice life for me and my family.
"Yes, I pose in bikinis and lingerie but does that mean I need to be called 's**g', 'prostitute' or whatever else I am called daily? They see me posing in bikinis and do not see all the hard work that goes into it, all the travelling leaving at 4am and getting home at 12am or after.
"All the nights I have maybe four hours sleep, or the days I go without food because I don’t have time. There are many days I miss out on socialising or having fun because I have work to do.
"If it’s not a shoot it can be paper work, replying to messages and emails, you only see a picture online, you don’t know what goes on behind the scenes. I don’t ask for any news articles to be written about me – it is done because I have established a name for myself in the public eye…
"I'm not 'desperate for fame' as they say, if I was desperate I would not work hard I would have taken a simple opportunity or used someone for my own personal gain. That isn't me or how I work, I worked hard to become an established model my way!
"As for the Onlyfans comments, I joined the platform to engage with fans – not to sell nude or topless photos, why don’t people not be so judgemental? Onlyfans is for any creators also not just adult content.
"I am way more than just an 'only fans model', I am a daughter, sister, girlfriend, auntie to name a few, and most of all I am me and I have feelings. I also just to clarify I am a healthy size 8 and all natural without having any surgery or fillers.
"I don’t know why anyone needs to question my size or the need to call me plastic. On that note, BE KIND ALWAYS."
Since she shared the post, several people have been quick to jump to the model's defence. Her boyfriend, Jai Rowe, was one of the first people to stand by her side.
He commented: "Proud of you always we all know the hard work you put in everyday! Don’t let anyone put you down love you."
Another person added: "I’ve never known a person work as hard as you! Everything you’ve got you’ve worked for I am so proud to call you my best friend! One of kindest most genuine people I have in my life and I will always be your no1 cheerleader!"
A third also replied: "Sorry you receive all that hate. It’s sad, we all get it on the daily. It’s never deserved."
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