Mahlaqa Jaberi: The Last Model at Cannes Film Festival 2025
Controversies Surrounding Mahlaqa Jaberi
Despite her success, Mahlaqa Jaberi’s career has not been without controversy. Several incidents garnered media attention and fueled debates about ethics, authenticity, and cultural portrayal.
1. The 2017 Burak Özçivit Incident
In 2017, Mahlaqa attracted criticism after leaving a comment saying “We love you: Seni Seviyoruz” under a post by Turkish actor Burak Özçivit. Her gesture, initially seen as admiration, was misunderstood, leading to her being blocked by Özçivit.
Key Points:
- The comment was intended as admiration during a popular Turkish series.
- Misinterpretation caused a social media backlash among Iranian and Turkish users.
- Mahlaqa expressed her feelings in an interview, emphasizing her admiration for Özçivit’s work.
2. Allegations of Image Theft in 2021
In 2021, Finnish blogger Kiraa Lindboom accused Mahlaqa of stealing and Photoshopping her images. Mahlaqa allegedly replaced Lindboom’s face with her own on a photo taken in Tulum, Mexico, gaining over 100,000 likes.
Reactions:
- Critics condemned her for unethical behavior.
- Mahlaqa deleted the controversial post but did not issue an official apology, sparking further criticism.
