Martin Scorsese's Daughter Responds To Cruel Comments About Her Looks With Viral Video—And Fans Aren't Having Any Of The Hate

Francesca Scorsese isn't letting internet trolls have the final word. The content creator and daughter of Martin Scorsese responded to appearance-shaming comments in a viral TikTok, prompting an outpouring of support from fans across the platform.

Last week, it was reported that the actor will appear in Season 2 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

After reposting the announcement on TikTok, however, the comments quickly filled with criticism. While some users took aim at nepotism in Hollywood, others targeted Scorsese's appearance directly, leading her to address the backlash in a candid video.

Last Saturday, the 26-year-old posted:

“Hey, so I have to say that on my most recent repost about this new amazing role that I just got, it has some of the worst comments I have ever seen about me…”

Created by Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane, Mr. & Mrs. Smith follows two strangers who leave their old lives behind to work for a mysterious spy agency while posing as a married couple.

Francesca explained that although she has received hate "for years," the reaction to this announcement felt different:

"And majority is always picking on looks or another nepo baby. I understand. I know I have doors opened for me. I’m still trying to do the work, I’m still going hard and being passionate and creating and doing the work. But I think if you go on people’s videos and you seek out negativity, you are a very, very sad person."

Francesca began her career with small appearances in her father's films, including The Aviator, The Departed, and Hugo. She later gained wider recognition for her role as Britney Orton in HBO's We Are Who We Are and has continued to build her acting career across film and television.

Recalling some of the insults directed at her, Francesca said:

"Comparing me to a fridge or Miss Piggy or saying I have a face for radio and that I’m incredibly ugly and fat…I get it. I’m not the most beautiful girl in the world. I’m not the skinniest girl in the world. I’m chubby, I know it. But, like, what the f**k does it matter?"

Speaking to her 445,000 TikTok followers, she emphasized the potential consequences of online harassment.

Focusing on the impact of online bullying, Francesca said:

"There's so many trolls and so many bots and people that just go on to just try to ruin somebody's day or make somebody feel like s—. This is the kind of thing that causes people to lose their lives ... Your words have power behind them."

She also acknowledged the challenges of building a career while being associated with one of Hollywood's most celebrated filmmakers.

Opening up about living in her father's shadow, Francesca said:

"I'm fine. I'm strong. I've dealt with it for years and years and f**king years. I know I have a huge ... figure, my father, to live up to, and that always overshadows me as a person."

She concluded by urging her followers to make TikTok a "better place," and the comments on her video clearly reflect her community's appreciation for her message.

You can view the TikTok here:

The response in the comments was overwhelmingly supportive, with many viewers praising Scorsese for speaking openly about online harassment and condemning the remarks that prompted the video.

Here's how viewers responded to Scorsese's message:

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One day later, Scorsese returned to the comments section to thank followers for their encouragement.

"There are so many lovely comments on here and I can’t respond to you all but I am taken aback by the love and support and I just want to say I love and appreciate all of you. Thank you 🥹💗"

Scorsese has also pursued directing. She made her directorial debut with the short films Crimson Ties and Fish Out of Water, with the latter screening at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner and premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival. She has also worked as a creative director for Chanel and recently directed the Season 2 finale of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.

Regardless of where her career takes her next, her recent TikTok message was clear: words carry weight, and the culture of online harassment can have serious consequences for the people on the receiving end.