Pokimane fires back after goofy selfie sparks criticism over her age

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Streamer Pokimane, known for her wit, shot back at critics who pointed out her age following the publication of a playful selfie on social media.

Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys is widely recognized as the top female streamer on Twitch and boasts a substantial following across various platforms. She has gained immense popularity by streaming popular online games alongside her friends, amassing a collective fanbase numbering in the millions.

It’s not uncommon for one of her posts to become popular, yet she was taken aback when a humorous selfie she shared on X platform drew a flood of critical remarks about herself.

The image under scrutiny, playfully labeled “angy,” primarily centered on Pokimane’s forehead and seemed intended as self-deprecating humor. However, a brief glance at the comments reveals a strong tide of criticism, predominantly directed towards her apparent age.

angy

— pokimane (@pokimanelol) April 17, 2025

“30 years old, by the way,” reads one comment.

As a mature individual, expressing a touch of frustration here, just FYI. This statement was accompanied by a screenshot from a Google search revealing my age.

“Bro’s pushing 40,” another said.

Pokimane hits back at “weirdos” criticizing her age over selfie

28-year-old streamer Pokimane addressed these comments in a subsequent post, calling out those who were focusing on her age as being odd or inappropriate.

She posted: ‘I’ve had an unusual surge of people commenting on my age, which honestly strikes me as foolish.’ At 28, she is at her happiest, wealthiest, wisest, and most confident she has ever been, a fact that only grows stronger with each passing year.

Moreover, Anys took advantage of the moment to inspire other women, emphasizing that their value as individuals is not determined by their age, regardless of what they might observe in a conversation.

Though such comments don’t personally bother me, I am concerned about the influence they may have on other women and girls who might witness this kind of harassment. To those affected, let me say that as time goes by, life becomes more positive rather than negative. Aging itself doesn’t lead to misery, but spending your life catering to thoughtless individuals certainly can.

I’ve been inundated by an unusual surge of people commenting on my age, laughing it off though, honestly I find it rather foolish. At 28, I’m happier, wealthier, wiser, and more self-assured than ever before, and this truth only grows with each passing year. However, their comments don’t bother me much, but I do have concerns about…

— pokimane (@pokimanelol) April 20, 2025

Notable streamers offered words of support to Pokimane, with Twitch celebrity QTCinderella playfully commenting, “Just like her, I’m also young and wealthy.

Jessica Nigri, well-known cosplayer, added her thoughts: “I’m 34 years old, and these comments started when I was 27. The more they make them, the easier it gets for me. I feel like I’m being sharpened like a blade of resistance. Every ‘stop’ only makes this grandma more determined to keep going.

Pokimane isn’t the only female streamer to receive age-related negative comments; in 2024, influencer Valkyrae faced criticism for being “expired” upon turning 32. However, she cleverly responded to this backlash by poking fun at the situation herself.

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2025-04-21 23:18