The View Hosts Defend Madonna Against Ageist Attacks

The hosts of The View have stepped in to defend Madonna against ageist backlash following her recent performance at the MTV VMAs. The 68-year-old's return to the stage after 23 years has drawn criticism, which the talk show's panel deemed unfair. Moderator Whoopi Goldberg and cohosts discussed the double standards women face in Hollywood, noting that Madonna is criticized for appearing too young while others like actress Jasmine Guy face scrutiny for aging gracefully. Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out that women cannot win, regardless of their choices regarding appearance and aging. Sunny Hostin condemned the shaming of women for aging, questioning the alternative and highlighting the blessings of reaching older age. Madonna's VMAs performance, which included songs from her album 'Confessions II,' featured several A-list guest stars and came as she was the most-nominated artist of the night, ultimately earning three awards.