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Luana Piovani social media criticism

Overview

Brazilian actress Luana Piovani has publicly criticized social media platforms, describing them as a “macabre” force. In late July 2026, she expressed a desire for platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Discord to be shut down, arguing that the internet fuels harmful behavior. She also called for legal action against entities profiting from harmful online content following a dispute involving influencer Virginia Fonseca.

By August 2026, Piovani’s conflict with social media intensified after Instagram removed a video of her trip to Ibiza, Spain. The content, which featured footage of her at the beach appearing topless, was taken down by the service. Piovani characterized the removal as “babaquice” (nonsense), “hypocrisy,” and “stupidity.”

In response to the removal, she reposted the video to her stories, stating she did so to “boost the algorithm” and directed criticism toward the platform’s billionaire owners. Despite the controversy, Piovani received significant support from followers, many of whom praised her for being a “free woman.”

Entities

Instagram · Luana Piovani · Spain · Virginia Fonseca · WhatsApp

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Luana Piovani criticizes Instagram after video removal

    Actress Luana Piovani criticized Instagram after the platform removed a video of her vacationing in Ibiza, calling the censorship hypocritical.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Luana Piovani urges shutdown of Instagram and other social platforms

    Actress Luana Piovani called for Instagram, WhatsApp and Discord to be shut down, labeling social media a harmful, “macabre” force and urging a return to personal communication.

Sources

4jewish.com · areavip.com.br · cenariomt.com.br · conteudos.cnnbrasil.com.br · curling.dk · hotsite.cnnbrasil.com.br · metropoles.com · odia.ig.com.br · portalleodias.com · revistamarieclaire.globo.com · srzd.com · tnh1.com.br · tvprime.com.br · vogue.globo.com · wgt.ch

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