Sophia Thomalla, a presenter and daughter of actress Simone Thomalla, used International Women’s Day in a different way than many others. While thousands of people demonstrated in cities around the world for women’s rights, Thomalla shared a romantic photo with her partner, tennis player Alexander Zverev. In her post, she boldly states “I can do what I want on International Women’s Day” and uses the day to “appreciate” her partner instead of raising awareness for women’s rights.
Thomalla is known for not mincing words and sharing her opinions on controversial issues. In the past, she has described climate activists as “offended liverwurst” and accused demonstrators of double standards. While her post on International Women’s Day received almost 50,000 likes, not everyone found it appropriate for such a day.
Some of her followers criticized her decision to put a man in the spotlight on a day that is explicitly intended for women worldwide. However, her post is a reminder that everyone can use International Women’s Day differently, and it is important to acknowledge and appreciate different perspectives on this important day.
