Margaret Qualley Responds to Racism Allegations Following Interaction with BLACKPINK’s Jennie at CHANEL Paris Fashion Week

On Wednesday, October 2, BLACKPINK’s Jennie attended the prestigious CHANEL show during the 2024 Paris Fashion Week. The idol stunned in a vibrant blue long-sleeve sweater, complemented by a plaid blue-green mini skirt. She completed her look with a long pearl necklace, the iconic black CHANEL bag, stylish black heels, and flowing hair.

As Jennie navigated the red carpet, engaging with fellow guests and reporters, a memorable interaction with American actress Margaret Qualley caught fans’ attention. The two stars greeted each other, and fans noted Qualley touching Jennie’s hair and inquiring if it was real.

Jennie, with a hint of a smile, replied that her hair wasn’t real, leading fans to speculate about her discomfort during the encounter. Many criticized Qualley for touching Jennie’s hair without permission, labeling it as racially insensitive behavior.

Additionally, online critics highlighted another incident where it appeared that Qualley flinched away during a posed photograph with Jennie. Fans were confused as Qualley had previously seemed comfortable enough to touch Jennie’s hair and engage in personal conversation, yet she maintained distance for the photo.

One user expressed:

“I feel like that’s offensive”

Users on X expressed their discontent over Qualley’s actions, with comments highlighting her awareness of appropriateness, calling the interaction audacious, and advising against touching someone else’s hair.

“Weird behaviour. If she had to ask that means she knew it wasn’t. She just wanted to make her feel some type of way.”said a fan on X.

“just randomly touching her hair without permission and asking this question like white people will always be audacious”added another fan.

“Dear yt people especially yt women, do not do this! Don’t touch the hair and do not ask if they are real. This is none of your business.”commented a netizen on X.

Discussions continued, with netizens emphasizing the importance of respecting boundaries.

“White ppl rlly do this to everyone that’s not them”stated a fan.

“And fandoms thinking this is funny when this is racism af, touching people’s hair, white people’s entitlement needs to be called out”commented a netizen.

“Does it make white people feel better to know that other races’ hair is real or not…”said an X user.

Another user commented:

“White people really just f*cking reach & touch like POC aren’t human, it’s weird.”

All You Need to Know About BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s Recent Activities

Jennie Kim is a renowned South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. She debuted in 2016 under YG Entertainment as part of BLACKPINK, one of the most popular K-pop girl groups in the industry. Alongside her successful career with the group, she has thrived as a solo artist.

In 2023, Jennie left YG Entertainment and established her own label, Odd Atelier, earlier this year. While she hasn’t yet released music through her new label, she has remained prominent in the entertainment realm. As a CHANEL ambassador, she has actively participated in the brand’s campaigns.

Attending significant events such as CHANEL’s 2024 Met Gala, the COCO Crush event, and the recent Paris Fashion Week, Jennie has solidified her presence in the fashion industry. Additionally, she made her runway debut in Capri, Italy, on June 10 for the Jacquesmus “La Casa”show. Recently, she also signed an exclusive contract with Columbia Records.

Fans were treated to a sneak peek of her forthcoming music, with Jennie expected to release a new solo single titled CALLING ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS.

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