Mia Fevola’s Instagram account was inundated with abusive comments on Monday evening, after she shared a photo with her new boyfriend.
The 21-year-old posted a romantic black and white image of herself cuddling up with the Western Bulldogs’ number one draft pick, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, 18.
The innocent photo, which was captioned with a simple heart emoji, was soon swamped with vile abuse from trolls.
Trolls: Mia Fevola’s (right) Instagram account was inundated with abusive comments on Monday evening, after she shared a photo with new boyfriend, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (right). The pair went ‘Instagram official’ on Monday, confirming their relationship
In response, Mia shared a comment, made by a fan, condemning the ‘slut shaming’ from predominately male fans.
The Instagram Stories post read: ‘Wow we’re slut shaming now, today of all days where hundreds and thousands of women across the nation marched for the right to be safe wherever they are and with whomever they are with, be it on a social scale or professional.
‘This is precisely the toxic masculinity and culture we’re up against, you should be [ashamed] of yourself for this comment.’
Sweet: The 21-year-old posted this romantic black and white image of herself cuddling up with Jamarra, 18. The innocent photo, which was captioned with a simple heart emoji, was soon swamped with vile abuse from trolls
Hitting back: In response, Mia shared a comment, made by a fan, condemning the ‘slut shaming’ from predominately male fans
The comment referred in part to the ‘March 4 Justice’ protest around Australia on Monday.
The mass protest came after former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped in Parliament in 2019 and Attorney-General Christian Porter denied allegations he raped a 16-year-old girl in 1988.
Additionally, a Reclaim These Streets vigil, which took place in London on Saturday following the murder of Sarah Everard, turned violent when police clashed with peaceful protesters.
Support: While the negative comments in question were quickly swept off Mia’s Instagram account, she received several shows of support from appalled fans
While the negative comments in question were quickly swept off Mia’s Instagram account, she received several shows of support from appalled fans.
One wrote: ‘I can’t believe some of the comments on this post. Most seem to be from men. Why are you tagging her ex in the post?! He seems to have moved on, and so has she. Why can’t people just be nice.
‘Does it matter who he is? Leave the woman alone. She’s young and enjoying her life. In a world that’s turned into an absolute s**t show, why are people just becoming more toxic and just cruel. Just be happy for her. Otherwise, there’s an unfollow button and move along.’
One person wrote: ‘The majority of men commenting and slut shaming on this post are the ones women are marching for justice and up against what an absolute shame and disgrace this is to our nation’
Another added: ‘The hate comments on here from so many narrow minded fools is beyond me! This is the reason women don’t feel safe in Australia as we are all judged by disrespectful fools!
‘We all have the right to date who we want, marry who we want, wear what we like and go where we want! I am raising a young man and teaching him to respect women!
‘Those that spread hate need to look inside yourselves and figure out why your so pathetic! Good on you Mia for being happy and proud to share! Don’t let people dull your sparkle ! And for those other idiots! Shame on you! Judgmental p***ks!’
One more chimed in: ‘The majority of men commenting and slut shaming on this post are the ones women are marching for justice and up against what an absolute shame and disgrace this is to our nation.
Rising star: Jamarra is the Western Bulldogs’ number one draft pick and has been dubbed ‘Buddy Franklin 2.0’
‘I’m mortified at these comments. Mia I suggest you block away or disable comments. Clearly the mothers of these males have failed immensely in every way’.
Mia confirmed her romance with Jamarra on Monday, with the model cuddling up to her new man in a photo shared to his Instagram profile, with the AFL star liking comments congratulating the pair on going ‘Instagram official’.
Key forward Jamarra has been dubbed ‘Buddy Franklin 2.0’.
In December 2020, Jamarra told The Age that he tried to model himself on the Sydney Swans star: ‘I just use him as a person that sets goals for me… Everyone has that person you want to become, or even do better [than].’
Budding romance: They couple were previously spotted together for Mia’s 21st birthday celebrations (pictured) but Mia told the Herald Sun at the time that the pair were ‘just friends’ and in the same social circle
He is the first Indigenous player to be taken at pick one since Des Headland in 1998, and becomes the first Bulldog to top the AFL draft since Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney had his name called out first in 2003.
Mia, who is the stepdaughter of Carlton great Brendan Fevola, 40, will no doubt become a WAG to watch in Jamarra’s upcoming season.
They were previously spotted together for Mia’s 21st birthday celebrations, but Mia told the Herald Sun at the time that the pair were ‘just friends’ and in the same social circle.
Mia split from Richmond Tigers star Daniel Rioli, 23, in February 2020 after two years of dating.
Over: Mia split from Richmond Tigers star Daniel Rioli, 23,(left) in February 2020 after two years of dating. Pictured in 2019
‘Daniel and I are no longer together; however, we still love and care for each other very much and remain the best of friends,’ she wrote on Instagram.
Mia is the eldest child of Brendan’s longtime partner, Alex.
The former footy star adopted Mia as his own daughter after he married Alex in 2005, and they have remained close even during times when the couple were separated.
Aside from Mia, Brendan and Alex share three daughters, Leni, Lulu, and Tobi.
Family ties: Mia is the stepdaughter of Carlton great Brendan Fevola (right)