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Amid her weight loss and divorce, Kusha Kapila gives a befitting reply to trolls for her appearance at Cannes: "I am a creator and..."
Actor and social media influencer and content creator Kusha Kapila made an appearance at Cannes back in 2023. Recently there was a meme that trolled the influencers who have access to the prestigious festival. It didn't go down well with Kapila and she gave a long and befitting reply to all those people questioning her appearance at Cannes.
Kusha wrote- 'You have taken a picture of mine from 2023, slapped on a meme that you are likely making about this year's Cannes film festival. I have already been called out plenty that year, reflected, course corrected and done my share of apologising and never ever been seen in a place where I don't deserve a place.'
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The content creator added, 'For context, I actually did attend the screening that day for the show, The Idol, and sat through two episodes of the show and also posted an honest review. It was a terrible show. I posted pictures and stories from inside the screening so no, I didn't just exit from the red carpet.'
'Historically companies HAVE sponsored celebrities and actors'
Kapila added, 'Historically companies HAVE sponsored celebrities and actors to walk the red carpet. Brands buy the ticket for the red carpet. Title sponsors of the event can have their ambassadors walk on the carpets. It's not a trend started by creators/influencers. Calling me out for not yet making a mark as an actor is fair, I will keep trying and take that on my chin but please don't refer to me as a random celebrity. "
I am a creator
'Calling someone's entire existence random is not cool. I am a creator. Call me that please. It's a meme for you. For me, it's my identity.'
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