Madonna says she is ‘caught in the glare of ageism’ following Grammys backlash

Her appearance prompted scrutiny and speculation on social media and in the press, which she responded to in a lengthy post on Instagram.

Madonna introduces a performance by Sam Smith and Kim Petras at the 65th annual Grammy Awards (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Madonna said she has been “caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny” following criticism over her appearance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

The 64-year-old Queen of Pop presented the award for best pop duo/group performance to Sam Smith and Kim Petras, for their hit Unholy, during Sunday night’s ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.