What was meant to be a classy evening out for Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli at Wimbledon turned into yet another reminder of how harsh and unforgiving the internet can be—especially toward women. While the couple’s photos from the royal box quickly went viral, the spotlight soon shifted from the game to Anushka’s appearance, sparking a wave of criticism. But just as quickly, fans stepped in to defend her, calling out the ageist and unrealistic beauty standards women are constantly held to.As soon as a Reddit thread and several comments criticizing Anushka’s appearance gained traction, another wave of internet users stepped in to push back. Many came out in strong support of the actress, slamming the shallow criticism and praising her for embracing a natural look with grace and confidence.While one user wrote, ‘No, the photographer didn’t do her bad. You’re being a B here. No wonder people are insecure’, another one added, ‘Stop judging women for ageing like a human being’. A user also added, ‘Y’all have issues with filters, then you have issues with natural skin. Stop. She’s only human.’One user pointed out the glaring double standard—while Anushka Sharma faced a barrage of harsh comments, no one seemed to question how Virat Kohli looked. The criticism, they noted, was unfairly and exclusively aimed at the actress, sparking a larger conversation about the way women in the public eye are scrutinized.“Even Virat doesn’t look how he used to look in his 20s. Why is the spotlight only on Anushka? Oh wait, women aren’t supposed to age & look their age. That’s the answer,” read a remark.One Redditor expressed, “Ageing is natural; being expressionless is natural; acne and face marks are natural. Stop being judgmental.”Rumours have been swirling for a while now that the power couple may have settled in London, especially after multiple sightings and extended stays. Anushka and Virat are parents to two children, Vamika and Akaay. On the professional front, Virat Kohli continues to play ODIs, though he recently retired from Test cricket and had stepped away from T20Is last year.Anushka Sharma was last seen on screen in the 2018 film Zero. She wrapped up filming for Chakda Xpress—a biopic on cricket legend Jhulan Goswami—in 2022. However, there’s been no official update on the film’s release date since.
