Ellie Gonsalves went viral early last year after sharing her list of 118 reasons why she doesn’t want to have children on social media.
And the Australian actress and model says she received a lot of backlash from parents who were upset by her candid comments.
“Conversion therapy is starting to happen,” the 34-year-old says in this week’s edition of Stellar Magazine.
“It’s like people get offended that I say I don’t want to live their life and then go into this defense mode of trying to change my mind.”
As for her own reasons for not having children, Ellie, who is married to film producer Ross Scutts, said: “My husband and I have worked very, very hard for peace.”
Ellie Gonsalves (pictured) went viral early last year after sharing her list of 118 reasons why she doesn’t want to have children on social media. And the Australian actress and model says she received a lot of backlash from parents who were upset by her candid comments.
‘Now we are simply not interested in disturbing that peace. “Bringing another human being into our dynamic would greatly change that, and I don’t want to be a baby’s second banana,” he added.
Ellie recently shared some of the troll comments she received through her Instagram direct messages after listing 118 reasons why she doesn’t want to have children.
He posted a screenshot of a message he received on Instagram Stories that read, “You will most likely also die alone with no one by your side.”
Ellie replied: ‘What’s to stop you from dying alone? Hahaha, having children is no insurance against loneliness. Get some friends, for God’s sake.”
“Conversion therapy is starting to happen,” the 34-year-old tells this week’s issue of Stellar magazine. “It’s like people get offended that I say I don’t want to live their life and then go into this defense mode of trying to change my mind.”
Appearing on The Project, the Australian reality star said she is unaffected by anger and believes it is important for women to discuss the issue openly.
“I think the reaction that comes when someone is so honest and sincere about it is terrifying for people,” he said.
“I found it very strange that people weren’t talking about it, but you see what’s happened in the last 24 hours since I shared this list and it’s literally been in every major media outlet in Australia.
“So I think the backlash that comes with it, the smear and the lawsuit, scares a lot of people.”
Despite the criticism, Ellie remains steadfast in the hope that she can help other women.
As for her own reasons for not having children, Ellie, who is married to film producer Ross Scutts, said: “My husband and I have worked very, very hard for peace.”
‘I’ve been called everything under the sun throughout my career and to me it’s like water off a duck’s back. But a lot of people are very scared,” he said.
“So if I’m that person who can have a voice and make people who feel the same way as me feel seen and heard, then it’s amazing.”
The actress said she was inspired to start her own list after seeing the TikTok user. Girl with list Go viral on the video platform with your own collection of motifs.
Ellie previously broke her silence about the backlash she received for her controversial list.
She divided the internet after sharing 118 reasons why she doesn’t want to have children on Instagram.
What followed was a wave of hate directed against the actress.
‘I’ve already received hundreds of direct messages criticizing me, telling me how horrible and broken I am. But many of these fears/thoughts ARE real,” she said. Mama Mia.
‘They resonate not only with me but with many other women. A lot of them are little things that contribute to a much bigger picture.’
He added that the messages he received questioning the list only increased his determination, as they showed that some people felt threatened because others chose to live an alternative lifestyle.
“They further illustrate my main point: people are sold a certain life, and when they see others choose a different path, the frustration lies within themselves.”
Ellie then said that she had also received several positive messages from fans praising her for expressing her desire not to have children.
Ellie is open about not having children by choice and revealed she received a lot of nasty DMs when sharing the list on Instagram on Sunday. Pictured: Ellie and her husband Ross Scutts.
“It’s been nice to read hundreds of comments from people who feel seen, people who have also had uncomfortable moments where others have questioned their choice and all that has done is make them feel terrible or uncomfortable,” she said.
The post by the Australian model and actress drove her followers crazy after posting the list on social media.
Among the reasons listed are postpartum hair loss, the baby may poop inside you, your vagina will be different, your house will never be tidy, childbirth can cause rectal prolapse, and you miss out on the things you love to do.
‘WWhile some of the things on my list are satirical, many are serious and objective. “The social pressure on this issue is really questionable and I think unfair towards those who have different opinions,” he said of the list.
‘I’ve already received hundreds of direct messages criticizing me and telling me how horrible and broken I am. But many of these fears/thoughts ARE real,” she said.
“Very rarely do we see a voice supporting this, because, let’s face it, the public reaction can be too much,” the influencer added.
Ellie married her long-term partner, businessman Ross Scutts, in two lavish ceremonies in March.
The official nuptials took place at La Luna floating beach club on the Gold Coast in an intimate toi et moi wedding.
They followed with a second luxury gathering where they invited their bridal party and other guests.
The couple, who have been together for 15 years, have openly expressed that they do not want to have children.
Ellie married her long-term partner, businessman Ross Scutts, in two lavish ceremonies in March. The couple has been together for 15 years.
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