Current:Home > ContactAlyssa Milano Shares "Hurtful" Messages Her Son Received After She Posted His Baseball Team's Fundraiser -GrowthProspect
Alyssa Milano Shares "Hurtful" Messages Her Son Received After She Posted His Baseball Team's Fundraiser
View
Date:2025-04-18 11:59:54
Alyssa Milano is calling out her critics.
After posting a fundraiser for her son Milo's baseball team on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Charmed star spoke out about the backlash she's received and the comments left on her 12-year-old son's social media page.
"Every parent raises money for their child's sports teams and many of them do so through GoFundMe. I am no different," Alyssa wrote in a Feb. 1 Instagram post. "As much as I'd love to pay for the entire team and their families for travel, transportation, hotel, food and beverage, uniforms, trading pins and all the things teams do for this kind of trip—I can not afford to do so. Maybe someday. Also, if I did pay for everyone—my trolls would find something else to be hurtful about."
And she shared screenshots of the messages sent to her preteen.
"Regardless of how you feel about me, going on to my hardworking 12 year old son's Instagram page and leaving these kinds of messages is so horrid," the actress continued. "Leave the kids alone. Let them play baseball. If you are against donating—don't donate. If you'd like to donate to help the team's families—we appreciate it—the link is in his bio."
The photos showed a commenter calling Alyssa's ask for donations for Milo's team trip "beyond ridiculous and selfish"—with the social media user then telling her son to "talk to you mom." And Milo quickly came to her defense.
"You do realize I'm only 12 and I love my mom," he replied. "My mom is the greatest human of all time. She does everything for everyone."
And when the commenter didn't stop, Milo asked, "Please get off my page. I'm only 12."
This isn't the first time Alyssa—who shares Milo as well as daughter Elizabella, 9, with husband David Bugliari—has addressed the criticism she's received for posting the fundraiser, with her also issuing a response last week.
"I'm getting media inquiries about whether I have financially contributed to my son's baseball team," she wrote in a Jan. 26 message on X. "I've paid for uniforms for the entire team and coaches, thrown bday parties and sponsor any kid who can't afford monthly dues."
"The kids also do fundraising themselves—car washes, movie nights, and many other fun things!" Alyssa continued. "Thank you to all who have contributed to the gofundme! You've made things easier for these boys and their families."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (91959)
Related
- Selena Gomez's "Weird Uncles" Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Her Engagement
- ‘We Need to Be Bold,’ Biden Says, Taking the First Steps in a Major Shift in Climate Policy
- Standing Rock Asks Court to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline as Company Plans to Double Capacity
- Education Secretary Miguel Cardona: Affirmative action ruling eliminates a valuable tool for universities
- Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
- In the San Joaquin Valley, Nothing is More Valuable than Water (Part 2)
- Don’t Miss This $62 Deal on $131 Worth of Philosophy Perfume and Skincare Products
- Go Hands-Free With 70% Off Deals on Coach Belt Bags
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Jet Tila’s Father’s Day Gift Ideas Are Great for Dads Who Love Cooking
Ranking
- Federal hiring is about to get the Trump treatment
- Power Giant AEP Talks Up Clean Energy, but Coal Is Still King in Its Portfolio
- BP’s Selling Off Its Alaska Oil Assets. The Buyer Has a History of Safety Violations.
- The Biggest Threat to Growing Marijuana in California Used to Be the Law. Now, it’s Climate Change
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- A Timeline of Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall's Never-Ending Sex and the City Feud
- Harvard, universities across U.S. react to Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
- Mom influencer Katie Sorensen sentenced to jail for falsely claiming couple tried to kidnap her kids at a crafts store
Recommendation
US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
Federal Courts Help Biden Quickly Dismantle Trump’s Climate and Environmental Legacy
10 Days of Climate Extremes: From Record Heat to Wildfires to the One-Two Punch of Hurricane Laura
Semi-truck driver was actively using TikTok just before fiery Arizona car crash that killed 5, officials say
San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
BP’s Selling Off Its Alaska Oil Assets. The Buyer Has a History of Safety Violations.
You'll Love Ariana Grande Harder for Trolling Her Own Makeup Look
This week on Sunday Morning (July 2)