A Black mother took a DNA test after she received criticism from people who questioned whether her fair-skinned daughter was truly hers.
Alex, a mother of three alongside her husband, Rob, who is white, welcomed their two-year-old daughter, Pudge Pudge, according to IVF, yet she has faced criticism after her daughter appeared to be fair-skinned.
According to a Daily Mail report, the couple revealed that they were “surprised” by how “different” Pudge Pudge looked, particularly when compared to their other two children, who have dark skin.
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“I was super surprised,” Alex told *Truly*. “Her ears weren’t even dark. They were really, really white!”
Due to the skin tone differences, Alex stated that she faces “a lot of negativity” from online trolls and people in her daily life.
In one instance, the mother of three recalled shopping at a mall with Pudge Pudge when a staff member stopped her and said, “Things didn’t look right” while threatening to call security.
“Rob ended up handling the whole thing for me and essentially telling her to leave us alone,” Alex said. “I should be able to hang out with my child the way I want to!”
Alex also revealed that even other Black people have criticized her for being in an interracial relationship.
“I’ve seen people that appear to be Black online say I shouldn’t have that white man’s child, all kinds of things,” she said.
The mother of three was also accused of “renting” Pudge Pudge as a “content baby” for social media.
In response to the criticism, the Black mother decided to undergo a DNA test to confirm that her daughter was indeed her biological child.
“We decided to do the DNA test because she was so white, and we did use IVF to get pregnant with her, and mistakes do happen,” Alex said.
After sharing their story, the couple has received lots of support despite the initial backlash and online trolls.
“As a Black mom with a ‘white-passing’ child living in a primarily white area in Georgia, this happens every day,” one commenter wrote. “Being followed to listen in on our conversations, asking where her mom is, suggesting I’m a nanny, etc. Keep your head up, mama. Your family is beautiful.”
“I can understand people being confused, but being rude is crossing the line. This is a sweet and beautiful family”, said another.
“People are so weird. They have no idea how mixed children work. You two are doing amazing. Don’t listen to the weirdos”, a third commented.
Many online comments compared Pudge Pudge to her father, with some supporters stating that the two-year-old’s resemblance to her father clearly stands out.
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“She looks like daddy. People are so ignorant,” one fan commented, while another wrote, “She looks EXACTLY like her dad! That’s so sweet. Some strong genes for sure.”
