Madonna Claps Back at Ageist Comments , After Appearing at Grammys.<br />Madonna introduced Kim Petras <br />and Sam Smith's "Unholy" performance <br />at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 5.<br />Madonna introduced Kim Petras <br />and Sam Smith's "Unholy" performance <br />at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 5.<br />A close-up photo of Madonna's face <br />later went viral online. .<br />Her Instagram page was hit with <br />negative comments condemning her alleged <br />"obsession with plastic surgery.".<br />CNN reports that Madonna has never publicly commented on plastic surgery rumors. .<br />CNN reports that Madonna has never publicly commented on plastic surgery rumors. .<br />But on Feb. 7, Madonna took to Instagram to address a world that "refuses to celebrate women past the age of 45.".<br />Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim — , Madonna, via Instagram.<br />... many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone's face!, Madonna, via Instagram.<br />Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in, Madonna, via Instagram.<br />Madonna went on to address the criticism she's received throughout her career.<br />I have never apologized for any of the creative choices I have made nor the way that I look or dress and I’m not going to start, Madonna, via Instagram.<br />I have been degraded by the media since the beginning of my career but I understand that this is all a test and I am happy to do the trailblazing so that all the women behind me can have an easier time in the years to come, Madonna, via Instagram
