Dylan Mulvaney gracefully hits out at haters following Bud Light controversy

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Dylan Mulvaney has hit out at her critics in the most subtle way.

Earlier this month, transgender influencer Mulvaney took to Instagram to share an ad for Bud Light on her Instagram account. The ad in question promoted a sweepstakes contest and in it, she showed her followers custom beer cans the company had given her with her face on them.

This led to several right-wing celebs, including Kid Rock, encouraging like-minded people to boycott the star. The singer even posted a video of himself shooting cases of Bud Light.

The 26-year-old TikTok personality, who has more than 10 million followers on the social media platform, was suddenly on the receiving end of an influx of troll comments.

The backlash led to Bud Light's parent company, Anheuser-Busch, issuing a statement, with CEO Brendan Whitworth saying they "never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people."

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Dylan Mulvaney has more than 10 million followers on TikTok. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty

"I am responsible for ensuring every consumer feels proud of the beer we brew," the statement continued. "My time serving this country taught me the importance of accountability and the values upon which America was founded: freedom, hard work and respect for one another.

"As CEO of Anheuser-Busch, I am focused on building and protecting our remarkable history and heritage.

"I care deeply about this country, this company, our brands and our partners. I spend much of my time traveling across America, listening to and learning from our customers, distributors and others."

In an interview with LGBTQ digital magazine Them on Tuesday, the LGBTQ+ activist remained graceful in her response to the critics.

When interviewer Wren Sanders asked Mulvaney if she wanted to "roast" the individuals "who’ve made a living from categorically disrespecting her", she declined and remained "disciplined" in her response.

She said: "I prefer not to name any of those people, because it gives them the satisfaction of believing they’re on my mind. It shows my followers that I’m standing up for myself, but also pushes that their narrative is loud enough to matter."

Elsewhere in the interview, Mulvaney touched on the topic of self-worth, saying: "I really do like being me, but you can get to a point where if you read enough things about yourself, you could be like, 'Screw Dylan Mulvaney. Who is this b****.'

"So, right now, I’m thinking about longevity — how do I hopefully have a career that goes on for the next 40 years? And how do I be happy outside of social media? Because that’s what I think I’m retraining my brain to figure out: All the other aspects of my life have to be just as important as that one."

Featured image credit: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty

Dylan Mulvaney gracefully hits out at haters following Bud Light controversy

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By VT

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Dylan Mulvaney has hit out at her critics in the most subtle way.

Earlier this month, transgender influencer Mulvaney took to Instagram to share an ad for Bud Light on her Instagram account. The ad in question promoted a sweepstakes contest and in it, she showed her followers custom beer cans the company had given her with her face on them.

This led to several right-wing celebs, including Kid Rock, encouraging like-minded people to boycott the star. The singer even posted a video of himself shooting cases of Bud Light.

The 26-year-old TikTok personality, who has more than 10 million followers on the social media platform, was suddenly on the receiving end of an influx of troll comments.

The backlash led to Bud Light's parent company, Anheuser-Busch, issuing a statement, with CEO Brendan Whitworth saying they "never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people."

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Dylan Mulvaney has more than 10 million followers on TikTok. Credit: Roy Rochlin / Getty

"I am responsible for ensuring every consumer feels proud of the beer we brew," the statement continued. "My time serving this country taught me the importance of accountability and the values upon which America was founded: freedom, hard work and respect for one another.

"As CEO of Anheuser-Busch, I am focused on building and protecting our remarkable history and heritage.

"I care deeply about this country, this company, our brands and our partners. I spend much of my time traveling across America, listening to and learning from our customers, distributors and others."

In an interview with LGBTQ digital magazine Them on Tuesday, the LGBTQ+ activist remained graceful in her response to the critics.

When interviewer Wren Sanders asked Mulvaney if she wanted to "roast" the individuals "who’ve made a living from categorically disrespecting her", she declined and remained "disciplined" in her response.

She said: "I prefer not to name any of those people, because it gives them the satisfaction of believing they’re on my mind. It shows my followers that I’m standing up for myself, but also pushes that their narrative is loud enough to matter."

Elsewhere in the interview, Mulvaney touched on the topic of self-worth, saying: "I really do like being me, but you can get to a point where if you read enough things about yourself, you could be like, 'Screw Dylan Mulvaney. Who is this b****.'

"So, right now, I’m thinking about longevity — how do I hopefully have a career that goes on for the next 40 years? And how do I be happy outside of social media? Because that’s what I think I’m retraining my brain to figure out: All the other aspects of my life have to be just as important as that one."

Featured image credit: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty