"Candace Owens Faces Backlash for Criticizing Disability-Inclusive Fashion"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Actress Christina Applegate slammed conservative commentator Candace Owens for criticizing an inclusive underwear ad featuring a model in a wheelchair. Owens received backlash for her comments on the ad, with model Haleigh Rosa offering to educate her on disability representation. Applegate, who has multiple sclerosis, expressed her support for the ad and called out Owens for her "gross" comments. Owens defended herself against accusations of ableism, stating that she believes in confidence without the need for representation.