Kamal Ghorui
Coco Gauff has finally spoken after facing heavy criticism online over her recent Miu Miu campaign. The 20-year-old shared an honest 8-minute video on TikTok, where she addressed the comments about her hair and appearance. What started as a fashion moment quickly turned into a bigger conversation, and Gauff chose to face it directly.The issue began when images from her Miu Miu shoot started spreading online. While many fans praised her look, a section of social media reacted negatively. Most of the criticism was about her natural hairstyle, which she wore in a simple bun. Some comments went too far, making comparisons that many people found inappropriate. After staying silent at first, Gauff returned to X and later posted a detailed response on TikTok.
Coco Gauff explains her Miu Miu look and defends natural hair while addressing criticism and sharing powerful message
In her video, Coco Gauff kept her tone calm but clear. She explained that the shoot was done in a simple setting, her parents’ backyard, and that she had full control over her outfit choice. She said, “First of all, it’s Miu Miu. That’s their aesthetic. I love the Miu Miu aesthetic. So if you don’t like it, the girls who get it, get it. The girls who don’t, don’t. I picked the outfit out.”Then she spoke about her hair, which became the main topic of criticism. Gauff explained why she chose not to style it in a sleek way. She said, “I personally don’t like to slick back my hair super sleek because it does damage my hair.”She also made it clear that she is proud of her natural look. Talking about her 4C hair, she added, “I’m not going to apologize for the way that my hair looks… There are other girls who have the exact same hair as me.” Her message was simple but strong, representation matters, and no one should feel the need to change themselves to fit others’ expectations.As the video continued, her tone shifted to something more positive and uplifting. Gauff spoke about how people who criticize others are often dealing with their own issues. She encouraged others not to take such comments seriously.She ended with a powerful message, saying, “Black people are beautiful. Black hair texture, kinky afro hair texture is beautiful. You don’t need people on the internet who don’t like themselves, who are insecure about themselves to tell you that.”Away from social media, Gauff is also finding her rhythm again on the court. In 2026, she has already reached the semifinal in Dubai and the final in Miami, where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka. With the clay season coming up, she will now focus on defending her French Open title.
