Joan Smalls Criticizes IMG Models Over Racist Remark

Joan Smalls has publicly condemned a senior manager at IMG Models for allegedly calling her a 'dumb Puerto Rican,' expressing that such remarks are 'unacceptable' in professional settings. In her Instagram post, the Puerto Rican model, known for being the first Latina face of Estée Lauder, called for a full investigation and appropriate disciplinary actions against the manager. Smalls also shared past experiences of racism in the industry, including a harrowing incident early in her career when an agent used a racial slur towards her. She emphasized that she will no longer tolerate silence on these issues and refuses to be a victim of hate speech. The post received widespread support from fellow celebrities, reinforcing the call for accountability in the fashion industry. As of now, IMG Models has not responded to her allegations.