Pink has been branded a 'fake feminist' by celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas, who accused the singer of having 'cosplayed as a feminist while tearing down fellow contemporaries her entire career'.
The pointed criticism surfaced online as Pink faced backlash over her reaction to rapper Macklemore's pro-Palestinian performance during Ed Sheeran's concerts at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Pink had reshared an Instagram post from StopAntisemitism describing Macklemore's performance as 'awful', prompting criticism from some social media users who interpreted her decision to share the post as opposition to the rapper's pro-Palestinian message.
It was amid that online controversy that Casillas criticised Pink's public image, taking aim at the feminist and empowerment themes that have long been associated with her career.
His remarks have since circulated on Reddit, where they prompted further debate about Pink's past disagreements with fellow female performers.
Celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas on Pink: “Cosplayed as feminist while tearing down fellow contemporaries her entire career.”
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Ernesto Casillas Takes Aim at Pink's Feminist Image
Casillas, who has worked with Zendaya, made the accusation in blunt terms, writing: 'Cosplayed as feminist while tearing down fellow contemporaries her entire career.' The remark represents Casillas' opinion and does not establish that Pink has behaved as he alleges.
It nevertheless reignited discussion about the singer's long-standing public image as an outspoken artist who has frequently addressed female empowerment, individuality and the pressures placed on women.
One of the most prominent examples is Pink's 2006 single 'Stupid Girls', which satirised celebrity culture and what she portrayed as limiting stereotypes surrounding women. The accompanying video generated debate over whether its satire risked mocking the very women and behaviours it sought to criticise.
That discussion has resurfaced online following Casillas' remarks. Reddit users also brought up Pink's highly publicised history with Christina Aguilera. The pair famously clashed during the early 2000s, but Pink has since spoken positively about their reconciliation and their relationship.
Other commenters cited Pink's interactions with female performers as part of a wider debate about whether her outspoken persona has always aligned with the feminist ideals associated with her music.
Those interpretations come from online commenters and do not establish that Pink has systematically 'torn down' other women.
Macklemore Controversy Puts Pink Under Fresh Scrutiny
The timing of Casillas' criticism has added another layer to the controversy surrounding Pink.
Macklemore performed 'Hind's Hall' during Ed Sheeran's concerts at MetLife Stadium on 4 and 5 September, wearing a keffiyeh and expressing support for Palestinians. Pink subsequently reshared a StopAntisemitism post criticising the performance and describing it as 'awful'.
Importantly, Pink did not appear to write those words herself. She shared the organisation's post, making the distinction significant amid the backlash that followed.
The repost triggered a wave of online debate, with some users defending Pink's decision to express her view while others questioned her response to Macklemore's political message.
Against that backdrop, Casillas' intervention shifted attention towards an older question surrounding Pink's public persona: whether an artist can champion female empowerment while also facing criticism over past disagreements with other women.
Casillas is known for his work as a celebrity makeup artist, including his collaborations with Zendaya, and his criticism of Pink subsequently attracted attention beyond the original Macklemore dispute.
Pink has not, in the material cited here, directly responded to Casillas' 'fake feminist' accusation. For now, the claim remains an allegation and an expression of Casillas' opinion, rather than an established fact about Pink's conduct.
But by challenging an identity that has been closely associated with Pink's career, Casillas has reignited a debate over the singer's complicated relationship with feminism, female empowerment and her history of high-profile celebrity rivalries.
