Billy Porter's 'cheap' all-white look at 2023 MTV VMAs has internet asking if he's broke
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Billy Porter made an appearance on the pink carpet of the 2023 edition of MTV VMAs in an all-white look and blonde hair.
Porter instantly drew internet trolls who were quick to point out his messy updo.
In a recent Instagram post by @theshaderoom, Porter is seen sporting white tracks and a white jacket with his long blonde hair.
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Billy Porter shredded for his 2023 MTV VMA's look
Trolls were relentless in slamming Porter and his 'cheap' outfit.
One user wrote, "I like Billy Porter...I do, but this looks the clip on hair from the head and shoulder only barbie, who's hair you could do."
Another user commented, "Idk who this is and never wanna know."
One user referred to Porter as "a mess." One user stated, "The cheapest I ever seen him look."
One user remarked, "He always looks a mess to me."
Another user commented on Porter's poor wardrobe choices, "This must be whatever’s left in his closet since that writers strike "😖
One user wrote, "Not them tracks and that silver lipstick. Boy please."
A person commented, "Who loaned him money to dress up? I thought he was broke."
One user said, "The synthetic tracks takin me out," while another one said, "The way she was complaining about money last month I know the tags are still on it"
"I want to believe that the writers strike is the reason for this so the budget has changed," a person said.
One user bluntly commented, "Consistent mess"
Who are the winners of MTV's VMAs 2023?
On the latest edition of MTV's VMAs, the best R&B award went to SZA for the track 'Shirt.'
Taylor Swift took home both the Song of the Year award and the Best Pop award for her track 'Anti-Hero.'
The Best K-Pop award went to 'S-Class' by Stray Kids.
The Video for Good accolade was awarded to Dove Cameron for 'Breakfast' while Tomorrow X Together's 'Sugar Rush Ride' scored the Push Performance of the Year honor.
Billy Porter's split with ex-husband Adam Smith
Porter reportedly first met his ex-husband Smith at a dinner party in 2009, People reports. They subsequently broke up after dating for about a year.
However, they returned to each other and rekindled their romance, ending up getting married on January 14, 2017.
Porter's representative had earlier disclosed that the mutual break-up between the two was 'amicable' and that they continue to love and support each other.
Why did Billy Porter sell his house?
According to GMA, Porter reeled from the financial pressures exerted on him by the ongoing artists and writers strike in Hollywood.
In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, the Emmy-winning celebrity had to put up his house on sale.
He further added that his scheduled working engagements had been called off due to the strike and as a result, he was grappling with financial uncertainty.