Key Takeaways:
– HGTV celebrities are faced with negative online commentary
– Jenny Marrs urges for more online kindness towards herself and other HGTV stars
– Marrs has been reaching out to some HGTV colleagues to offer emotional support
– The television star is currently filming a new season of their series “Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano”
In a recent social media post, Jenny Marrs, a star on the popular HGTV show ‘Fixer to Fabulous,’ took a moment to call out individuals stirring up online drama and discourse. This call to action comes following similar pleas to fans from fellow television network colleagues, Erin and Ben Napier.
“Exhausted by Humanity”:
Jenny Marrs, known for her inspiring and upbeat social media presence, shared her frustration on April 5, 2024, with a screenshot of a snide comment on one of her posts. The mother of five highlighted her weariness of online negativity, and rhetorically asked why people aim to generate unwarranted drama on her social media.
“WHY do we make passive aggressive comments just to stir up trouble? WHY do we share our opinions, not out of love, but out of malice from behind a screen? I just don’t get it,” posted Marrs.
Marrs further addressed misconstrued comments about her religious faith, which she and her family openly share via social media. Following a post about her family’s faith journey during Easter, an online user questioned why she was not explicitly naming Jesus in her caption. Marrs rebutted this claim by pointing out that she had indeed mentioned Jesus, and criticised the commenter’s intent to incite conflict.
A Plea for Kindness and Respect:
Despite her exasperation, Marrs sent a positive message, urging her followers to show kindness, both towards her and her fellow HGTV colleagues. She voiced her confusion about people’s motivations for tearing others down, preaching the principle of loving one another, just as she believes she is called to do based on her Christian faith.
Paying Attention to Colleagues’ Mental Health:
Marrs extended her concern to other HGTV stars who are also dealing with the harshness of social media commentary. She focused specifically on Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis, twin sisters featured on season 5 of “Rock the Block,” the network’s competitive reality show.
She revealed a comforting message she had sent both Lamb and Davis which read, “I’ve been thinking about you both a lot. For me, the airing of RTB (and crazy comments/opinions) was almost as stressful as the actual work part.”
According to Marrs, the criticism received upon a show’s airing is almost as stressful as the actual filmmaking process, highlighting the toxic environment created by troll-like online behaviours. She ultimately ended her social media rant on a light note, promising a return to her usual happy content.
Busy Schedule Ahead:
Despite dealing with online challenges, Marrs is keeping herself busy with work. Her Instagram Story on April 4 stated that filming for a new series was about to kickstart. Fans can see Marrs in action on her family’s spinoff series, “Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano”, which airs Tuesday nights until April 16.
In conclusion, Marrs’ plea is a clear signal that social media rudeness needs to stop. Fans of Marrs and HGTV should extend the same respect and courtesy they would themselves like to have. After all, kindness doesn’t decrease by being shared; it only multiplies.