Pitch Perfect star Anna Camp is standing by her relationship with girlfriend Jade Whipkey, despite critics pointing out their 18-year age gap.
Camp, 42, and Whipkey, 24, made their red carpet debut at the Los Angeles premiere of Bride Hard, which stars Camp alongside her Pitch Perfect co-star Rebel Wilson. On June 20, Pink News posted a clip of the couple at the event, and while many celebrated the moment, some critical comments quickly surfaced.
Camp didn’t hesitate to clap back in the comments section. “Thought I’d jump on here since I follow @pinknews and just say I’ve dated men exactly my age and Jade is FAR more mature than any of them,” she wrote.
“We have more in common than anyone else I’ve ever dated and can literally talk about anything and everything. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I’m wishing everyone well 🙂 Especially this Pride month,” she added.
Her response quickly gained over 18,000 likes, with fans showing love and support. “Love this for you,” one person wrote. Another chimed in, “I never understood the age argument. It’s about maturity. Enjoy.” One more added, “The love emitting from this comment. I CAN’T.”
Camp, who was previously married to Pitch Perfect co-star Skylar Astin, publicly came out as queer in February. Speaking to Pride, she shared, “It’s been really wonderful to be so welcomed and so supported, especially by my really beautiful [and] wonderful friend here. Life is an evolution and I’m very happy where I am today.”
