Annie Macaulay stirred mixed reactions online after sharing a post about how she prefers to be addressed.
Since the reported breakdown of her marriage, the actress has often been described as a single mother, especially as she continues to post reflective and sometimes cryptic messages about her personal journey.
Taking to her Instagram story, the mother of two introduced what she described as a more fitting way to refer to her. She clarified that she does not see herself as just a “single woman,” a label many have used since her husband’s departure about a year ago.
In her message, she emphasized that while she may be without a partner, she is actively raising her children and believes that reality should be acknowledged in how people describe her. To drive home her point, she referenced the song You Say by Lauren Daigle, using its message to reinforce her stance.
Her statement quickly sparked debate. Some critics mocked her explanation, suggesting she was merely playing with words to soften the reality of her situation. They maintained that regardless of phrasing, she remains a single mother and accused her of clinging to her previous marital identity.