What did Molly Mae say? Controversy explained as influencer sparks severe backlash over poverty comments

Influencer Molly Mae Hague is receiving severe backlash on social media following the ‘tone deaf’ comments she made on wealth inequality in a podcast interview. The former Love Island star spoke about her journey to success, which landed her in rough waters.

The 22-year-old social media star had appeared on the podcast The Diary of a CEO in December. She spoke in detail about having to work her “a*se off” to become the creative director of Pretty Little Thing, a fast-fashion brand.

Hague now earns a whopping seven-figure salary from the fast fashion brand. Along with holding the most important position in the fashion brand, she also earns £500,000 a year through brand sponsorships and YouTube videos.

What did Molly Mae Hague say on the podcast?

In the now viral clip, Hague spoke about her road to success. She said - “You're given one life and it's down to you what you do with it. You can literally go in any direction.”

The influencer added that she understood that people come from different social and financial backgrounds. However, she added- “but I think if you want something enough you can achieve it.”

The viral clip was shared by Twitter user @tsrbys. The tweet under the same read- “If you’re homeless just buy a house.”

Twitter reacts to Molly Mae Hague's comments

It is important to note that Pretty Little Thing, the fast-fashion brand Molly Mae Hague works for, has been flagged for its unethical labor practices in the past.

Factory workers have been paid as little as £3.50 an hour, which is far below the minimum wage. Nouse reported that factory workers claimed that they were not getting paid sick leaves and neither were they getting adequate protection to battle COVID-19.

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