Im trolled over my unibrows and haters tell me to die – but it wont stop me

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    An inspirational model famed for challenging beauty standards says trolls tell her to die because of her unibrows.

    Stunning Sophia Hadjipanteli, 26, is sent vulgar comments on a daily basis.

    The social media star founded the #UnibrowMovement to encourage people to accept things about themselves that society tells them not to.

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    Her body positive campaign has resulted in half a million Instagram followers – and the fashion sensation has worked with brands like Jean Paul Gaultier, Louboutin, Hugo Boss and Valentino.

    But not all responses have been positive – and Sophia spoke to the Daily Star about them.

    Sophia, who lives in London but is a first generation Greek Cypriot American, said: “I get hate comments every single day.
    "I don’t even keep track of them anymore because I do believe they are just not used to seeing someone accept and flaunt something that they believe is ‘textbook unattractive’.

    “I think for many trolls, it bothers them to see me do something they could never do because of how conditioned they are to one form of beauty. People tell me to die so many times online, which is sad.

    “Still, ultimately if I am normalising something like having a unibrow, then hopefully one day future generations won’t receive as harsh of criticism as I do now because it will be more common.

    “I don’t do this for attention; I do this because I like how it looks. I don’t think it is anyone else’s place to try to disrespect me into changing.

    "It just makes me want to be more out there to give them something to be annoyed about.”

    Unfortunately for trolls, disparaging remarks have a minimal impact on Sophia who has become “desensitised” by the insults.

    That’s partly because she was bullied at school – and described that abuse as stinging a lot worse than words sent over the internet.

    Despite the constant trolling, her movement has been more powerful than Sophia could ever have envisaged.

    “I wouldn’t have ever expected it to get as big as it has, and I’m so proud,” she told us.

    “I know many incredible people online who were scouted by casting directors for massive campaigns through the hashtag. It is gratifying to know that this little community I started online has grown into a full-on movement of strong and different people.”

    Her parents are also proud having come to America so Sophia and her brother could have a better life than they did.

    Now they get to see their daughter on billboards in airports or on magazine covers in the shops.

    Reflecting, Sophia said: “When I was young, those things felt so out of reach. The idea of celebrities was so general to me, and it is so cool to know the people I grew up watching and listening to are close friends of mine now.

    “My parents always taught me who you are is what you are, and if you are a kind and good person, it will translate externally. I owe everything to my parents for teaching me the things I try to teach to others today.”

    Sophia credits her mum and dad for her thick eyebrows and she is determined to keep her campaign going strong.

    She added: “I could never give up. I owe it to little me to keep trying to show the world you don’t have to fit in to be cool.”

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