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The South African
6 days ago
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'What happened to her face?': Amor Vittone questioned over new look
Singer and actress Amor Vittone is accused of overusing filters – or possibly going under the knife – after she posted a picture of her seemingly youthful face on her Facebook account. The 53-year-old entertainer is the widow of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen. They share two children. In a recent Facebook post, Amor Vittone posted a picture of herself with a motivational message. In the picture, the mother of two appeared noticeably younger, with immaculate make-up, smooth, clear skin, and a wrinkle-free face. Under the post in the comments section, Amor's followers questioned her polished appearance… Christa Binedell: 'This does not look like her?' Dawn Goosen: 'What has she done to her face?' Kearns Lawrence: 'It's not you!' Annalien Matthysen: 'Is this AI?' Loving the winter sun! … Posted by Amor Vittone on Tuesday 3 June 2025 While Amor Vittone has dated a plastic surgeon, she has been adamant that she hasn't had any. Late last year, the mother of two shut down speculation about her appearance. In the comments section of one of her posts, she posted: 'Kan julle net relax! Nie Botox of fillers nie. [Can you relax! No botox or filler]. Instead, she credited her picture-perfect snaps to 'good make-up and lighting with slight filter' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
News24
08-05-2025
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- News24
‘Totally ridiculous': Amor Vittone hits back at ‘nasty' trolls after hospital scare
South African singer Amor Vittone addressed online trolls who called her an 'attention seeker' after her hospitalisation for a burst appendix was shared online by a family member. She expressed hurt over the negative comments, particularly from some women in the Afrikaans community. Vittone, often targeted by online hate due to her past with late rugby star Joost van der Westhuizen, called for an end to vindictive behaviour on social media. South African singer and TV personality Amor Vittone recently addressed online trolls who accused her of being an 'attention seeker' following a health scare that landed her in the hospital. A few weeks earlier, a family member of Vittone shared an update on her hospitalisation via social media, requesting prayers from fans and followers. The post read, 'Amor is in the hospital right now. She is undergoing surgery tomorrow morning. She has asked everyone who has ordered jewellery to please be patient. I will keep you updated. Prayers are welcome.' The following day, it was confirmed that she had undergone surgery for a burst appendix and was recovering well. While the posts attracted hundreds of supportive comments from fans, they also drew hurtful remarks, with some labelling the singer an 'attention-seeker.' READ | Scandals, sex tapes and heartbreaks: Inside three Springbok relationship splits that shook the nation Reacting to the negativity, the 53-year-old took to Facebook, where she boasts 166 000 followers, to express her dismay at the unwarranted criticism. 'I shared it on my social media pages for my fans and friends who follow. I didn't run to a media house and say you must write on what is going on.' She admitted that the comments affected her emotionally, 'I didn't feel good; it put me in a bad mood… It's totally ridiculous.' Thank you / Dankie Posted by Amor Vittone on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The ex-wife of the late rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen also highlighted the troubling nature of some remarks, particularly those from women within the Afrikaans community. 'People are so nasty... the Afrikaans community who attack one another, especially the women. It's terrible to see every single day.' Vittone urged social media users to adopt more compassion online and stop spreading hate, especially when they lack context or a full understanding of others' struggles. She appealed for civility in online discourse, saying, 'That's not being human or kind…If you can't say anything nice, just leave it: scroll through it, don't read it, and move on. It's so vindictive, it hurts you,' she said. The former rugby WAG is no stranger to online criticism. She has faced ongoing scrutiny since marrying Van der Westhuizen, who died in 2017. Their marriage, often marred by public scandal, remained in the spotlight, with Vittone enduring backlash during her legal battles over her share of the late Springbok's estate.
