Madison Beer found herself embroiled in some drama today after she was spotted puffing on a cigarette.
The 17-year-old was photographed with a lit-up cigarette in a parking lot, which caused controversy amongst her fans.
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In California, it is illegal to sell tobacco to anybody under 21.
Madison Beer Smokes a Cigarette in Front of the Paparazzi
Madison Beer went shopping at a Halloween store in Hollywood yesterday, and was “found” by the paparazzi when she exited. She was wearing some very ripped denim jeans and a tied black top – and brandished her white handbag.
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She then reached into her handbag and lit a cigarette in her car.
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Madison Beer Defends Herself: “I Just Wanted to Try One!”
After the photos surfaced, fans and haters alike swarmed to criticize her. “She calls herself a good role model and influence?” one angry fan wrote. “I am so disappointed in her.”
Madison went on Instagram and defended herself. “I am seventeen and I tried a cigarette!” she confirmed. She revealed that she was not actually trying to hide anything and knew the paparazzi were following her.
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She used the “everybody else is doing it” excuse, and said that “every celebrity” either smokes profusely or has tried a cigarette. “I am NOT hurting anybody or doing something bad.”
Madison explained that smoking regularly would damage her voice.
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Madison said that fans should not be upset with her. “I am a human being and wanted to try one.”