Gina Rodriguez Is Empowering Fans

Social media and the internet have a way of connecting us all together, but sometimes it can be a place of judgment and negativity. One comment can help or hurt one’s feelings. Thankfully, celebrities are using their platforms to encourage their fans and uplift their confidence. It’s no surprise Gina Rodriguez has an open relationship with her fans full of admiration and appreciation.

Our culture celebrates celebrities very well but seldom do we celebrate the fans that got us here. Thank you, warriors. I love y’all.

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After posting a body positive image on her birthday, the Boricua beauty challenged her loyal followers to yet another self-love act. On Wednesday, the Jane The Virgin actress responded to fans who tweeted her a selfie using the #SelfiesForGina. “Our culture celebrates celebrities very well but seldom do we celebrate the fans that got us here. Thank you warriors. I love y’all, ” tweeted. The 33-year-old star replied to fans from all walks of life from transgender men, cancer survivors, to women suffering from anxiety.

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In the world full of judgement and negativity from internet trolls, we are proud Rodriguez is a light of positivity and inclusivity to the Latinx community.

We can’t wait to see what the Puerto Rican powerhouse has up her sleeve for her next self-love challenge.