Hailey Bieber Sparks Backlash For ‘Got Milk?’ Post To 50 Million Fans

Hailey Bieber faced backlash after posting photos in a “got milk?” t-shirt on a boat, promoting dairy consumption to her 49.5 million Instagram followers. The dairy industry has been utilizing celebrities like Emma Roberts and Aubrey Plaza to endorse milk, despite growing concerns about the ethical and environmental impacts of the industry.

Critics, including vegan campaigners, pointed out the mistreatment of cows in the dairy industry and deemed it inappropriate for celebrities to promote such products. Generation Z has been buying less milk, indicating a shift away from dairy due to increasing awareness of the industry's practices. The separation of calves from their mothers in dairy farming is particularly controversial, as it causes distress and health problems for the animals involved.