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Dionne Warwick is receiving major support online after fashion influencer Nicky Campbell criticized her outfit choice on the red carpet.
During a recent Billboard Women in Music event, the 85-year-old legend wore a stylish white pinstripe pantsuit paired with cozy white slippers. Campbell reacted to the look in an Instagram Reel and used harsh language while mocking her footwear choice.
Fans immediately came to Warwick’s defense, calling out the disrespectful tone and criticizing Campbell for referring to a legendary elder in such a rude manner.
Shortly after the backlash, Campbell issued a public apology. He admitted that he “put his foot in his mouth” and explained that he did not know Warwick had emergency leg surgery in September 2025 to help relieve pain.
Campbell also praised Warwick and called her a queen.
Before the controversy even escalated, Warwick confidently addressed the comments herself on Instagram by saying, “I’m wearing what I want to wear. How about that? And I think I look pretty nice.”
Many fans applauded her classy response and pointed out that comfort should never cancel out style.