Dove Cameron Claps Back at Critics After Posting Braless Photo: 'This Is Being a Role Model'

Dove Cameronis using her recent Instagram posts to make a broader statement about embracing women’s bodies. TheDescendantsactress, 23, posted two selfies on her social media Tuesday, both photos showing the former Disney star in a white tank without a bra underneath. While she was trolled for posing as a “pinup girl,” Cameron defended her choice. “Women HAVE a history that has been systematically suppressed. Our collective spirituality has largely been tainted to fit the needs of men and those in power,” Cameron’sfirstcaption read, quotingThe Girl Godauthor Trista Hendren.

Dove Cameron Claps Back at Her Disney Fans for Chastising Her Sexy Bikini Video: 'Please Calm Down'

The 23-year-old former Disney star (she was the lead inLiv and Maddieuntil its finale in 2017) shared a sexy bikini video of herself kneeling on top of a bed posing in a two-piece bathing suit over the weekend. She captioned the video, “i love the female body 🕯🌊🕊.” One commenter wrote, “Okay the reason why we’re freaking out because us as kids we see you on Disney so seeing you getting drunk and posting pics of her half naked doesn’t make you a great role model to the kids watching Disney.

Dove Cameron Confirms She Auditioned for Ariana Grande's Role of Glinda in 'Wicked' Movie

Dove Cameron, Ariana Grande.Photo: JC Olivera/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage Dove Cameronmay not have landed the role of Glinda in the upcomingWickedfilm, but she’s still “really, really excited to see it.” The multi-hyphenate, 27, revealed toThe Wrapduring aSchmigadoon!Season 2 event in North Hollywood that she indeed “went out” for the role inJon M. Chu’s two filmsduring the audition process. The role, of course, has since gone to fellow children’s television alum and music superstarAriana Grande.

Dove Cameron Confirms Split from Thomas Doherty After Nearly 4 Years Together

Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage In statements posted to both Twitter and Instagram, the actress, 24, shared that the pair split in October after nearly four years of dating. “Hi all,” she began on her Instagram Story. “We know there have been some rumors and confusion lately about the status of our relationship and we wanted to set the record straight.” Cameron continued, “In October, Thomas and I decided to part ways. The decision was incredibly difficult, but we still have love for each other, and will remain friends.

Dove Cameron Dedicates Best New Artist Award to Insecure 'Queer Kids' in 2022 MTV VMAs Speech

Dove Cameron.Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Dove Cameronappreciates fans' support of her honest artistry. “Wow. Thank you so much. I’m so floored, I’m so moved. This is so wild to be up here with so many artists that I worship, these are some of my all-time favorite artists up here,” began the “Boyfriend” singer-songwriter, 26, before addressing fans. “This year has been so wild, and I have no explanation for it except that I have you guys to thank.