Brandi Glanville Claps Back at Hater After Debuting New Look

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star defended her makeup after attending the Sundance Film Festival.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:47am

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Brandi Glanville, 53, clapped back at a hater who criticized her makeup after she debuted her new look at the Sundance Film Festival. The reality TV star had previously been open about her struggles with a mysterious "face parasite" that caused disfigurement, and she recently underwent a cosmetic procedure to address the issue.

Why it matters

Glanville's openness about her health struggles and willingness to defend herself against online criticism resonates with many fans who face similar challenges with their appearance and self-confidence.

The details

After showing off her new look at the Sundance Film Festival, which featured dewy skin, long lashes, and glossy lips, a troll commented on Glanville's Instagram post, "You are looking better but please new makeup artist." Glanville fired back, replying, "It was me..I tried 😩." Her fans came to her defense, with one writing, "ignore that. People are mean because they have nothing better to do than try and put people down to make themselves feel better."

  • Glanville debuted her new look at the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
  • She clapped back at the hater's comment on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The players

Brandi Glanville

A 53-year-old reality TV star who has been open about her struggles with a mysterious "face parasite" that caused disfigurement, and recently underwent a cosmetic procedure to address the issue.

Dr. Nicholas Nikolov

The doctor who performed the cosmetic procedure on Glanville in preparation for the Sundance Film Festival.

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What they’re saying

“It was me..I tried 😩.”

— Brandi Glanville

“ignore that. People are mean because they have nothing better to do than try and put people down to make themselves feel better.”

— Brandi Glanville's Fan

The takeaway

Glanville's willingness to stand up to online criticism and defend her appearance after a long struggle with a mysterious health issue shows her resilience and self-confidence, which can inspire others facing similar challenges.