Khaberni - The Egyptian artist Nadia El Gendi responded to the criticisms that targeted her appearance at the Oran International Festival for Arabic Film in its third session in Algeria, where she appeared wearing a men's suit with a tie, which sparked widespread controversy on social media.
In an interview with "ET in Arabic", El Gendi expressed her annoyance with comments that suggested her outfit was not suitable for her age, saying, "There is no such thing as attire unsuitable for age... that's a ridiculous phrase that is repeated."
The opening ceremony of the festival honored Nadia El Gendi, Algerian director Rachid Bouchareb, and Syrian actor Ghassan Massoud, among others. El Gendi was moved by this moment, affirming that the honor represents a culmination of an artistic journey that spanned more than half a century, saying, "This award is the fruit of long toil, and today I reap what I have sown throughout my career."
Nadia El Gendi is known for her youthful and bold appearances that often generate controversy, with her most recent being at the "Joy Awards" in early 2025, where she appeared with an exposed midriff, revealing body imperfections, and was subjected to a major attack on various social media platforms.
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At that time, many stars came out to defend her, including the artist Naglaa Badr who commented: "Whether we grow old or stay young... it does not matter, the important thing is that we deliver good art, this is a personal matter and does not concern anyone."
