MOTHER'S INSTINCT
Emma Willis reveals cruel trolling after photo of son Ace’s long hair and pink top and says ‘he’s an open-minded boy’
EMMA Willis told how she blocked "negative comments" after sharing a photo of her son Ace with long hair and a pink top.
The Voice UK presenter said the "block button" came in handy after cruel keyboard warriors left nasty comments on a picture of her eight-year-old son who she shares with husband Matt Willis.
6
Talking about the huge reaction her photo received on today's Good Morning Britain she told hosts Kate Garraway and Charlotte Hawkins: "There were a couple of negative bits, but the block button is a great thing."
Emma added: "I was really overwhelmed actually because it's just my son in a pink top and for me that is normality.
"He loves colour, he's always had long hair. He's a very free and open-minded boy who doesn't really, well, he's like 'why do I have to dress in green, blue or grey if I like pink, red, purple?'
"I've tried to raise him as a very open-minded young boy."
Emma posted the snap of her middle child on Instagram last weekend, gushing with pride in the caption.
6
The 44-year-old presenter and her 37-year-old Busted husband Matt are famously private when it comes to the identities of their children - 11-year-old Isabelle, Ace, and four-year-old Trixie - and have never revealed their faces.
But Emma was praised for her rare photo of "stylish" son Ace with fans saying she was "breaking gender stereotypes".
The photo shows Ace's shoulder-length blonde hair covering his face, with the little boy wearing a pink crop top, ripped jeans, and pink Nike trainers.
Matt can be seen looking at his phone in the background, with Emma captioning her post: "My little style icon ❤️ (Ace, not Matt 😂)."
6
Fans rallied around the presenter in the image's caption, with one saying: "Just shows how far we have to go in breaking down gender stereotypes. Pink is simply a colour. Hair grows. Let kids (or adults) wear whatever they want!"
Another added: "So what if this boy has beautiful long blonde hair and wears a pink T-shirt! Jesus! I bet he smiles a million more times a day than you miserable judgey ADULTS commenting on this child! #getalife."
A third said: "Your son is an inspiration. Coming from a mummy of a son who loves pink, rainbows and his Elsa dress. He is following his own story and not bound by stupid society stereotypes. ❤️❤️❤️."
Her celebrity pals also shared their support, with pal Fearne Cotton revealing Ace offered to make her a dress in her comment.
6
Emma's celebrity pal Fearne was among the stars to show her love of Ace's style, asking where the dress he'd promised her is.
The stylish DJ commented: "I miss Ace! When is he making me that dress?"
Amanda Holden also shared her love for Emma and Matt's son, simply commenting a heart emoji.
Matt recently delighted fans with a rare insight into family life as he shared a photo of Emma and the kids strolling through their local high street on his own social media page.
6
6
Most read in Celebrity
Family man Matt proudly captioned the snap: "Out for a stroll and a bit of a shop. Feels so good to be out and doing normal things.
READ MORE SUN STORIES
"I am following behind holding all the bags, obvs.";
Emma and Matt have been married for 12 years, tying the knot in 2008 and renewing their vows in 2018.
Topics