Xuxa Meneghel responds to critiques from Mara Maravilha

Brazilian presenter Xuxa Meneghel is currently involved in a public dispute with presenter Mara Maravilha following critiques of Xuxa's "O Último Voo da Nave" farewell tour. Maravilha has criticized Xuxa's stage costumes and physical appearance, sparking debates regarding ageism and empowerment. Xuxa has responded by stating that Maravilha is merely attempting to "ride the wave" of her fame through insults rather than constructive opinion, asserting, "Respect my history and my maturity, which only comes with age."

The conflict led social media users to resurface Maravilha's 1990 Playboy photoshoot, prompting discussions about moral consistency and the right of women to express themselves. Other public figures, such as model Luiza Brunet, have defended Xuxa, while Sasha Meneghel has publicly supported her mother during the tour.

Separately, Xuxa shared a career milestone, revealing that the iconic cover photo of her first "Xou da Xuxa" album was actually a leftover photograph from a modeling job in New York for Ford Models, used due to time constraints during production.