Lauren Silverman, the fiancée of music mogul Simon Cowell, has issued a strong public rebuke to 'unkind and abusive' online trolls in the wake of her appearance in Cowell's new Netflix documentary. The 48-year-old socialite shared a lengthy and impassioned post on her personal Instagram account, directly addressing critics who have targeted her following the release of 'The Next Act'.
A Call for Kindness on Social Media
In her message, Silverman revealed the personal difficulty she faced in deciding to share details of her private life and family on such a public platform. 'It has taken me many years to decide to share parts of my life, family and work here,' she wrote, describing the documentary as a significant leap. While affirming her belief in freedom of speech, she made her boundaries clear.
'I've chosen for this space to be positive, uplifting and kind,' she stated. 'Any unkind, abusive or hateful comments especially from people who don't know me will be deleted and the account will be blocked.' She emphasised that her Instagram page is a personal space intended to be a 'safe, uplifting, happy place', concluding with a simple yet powerful caption: 'It's really simple. Be kind.'
Wedding Bells or a Funeral First?
This online stand comes shortly after Silverman made a tongue-in-cheek comment about the couple's lengthy engagement during an interview on ExtraTV. When host Terri Seymour, Cowell's ex-girlfriend, asked if she needed to 'be buying a hat anytime soon' for a wedding, Lauren quipped about the possibility of a funeral coming first. 'Well, who knows which one is going to happen first at the rate we're going?' she laughed.
The couple's relationship timeline is well-documented:
- They first met in Barbados in 2004.
- They began dating around 2012.
- They welcomed their son, Eric, now 11, in 2014.
- Cowell proposed on Christmas Eve in 2021.
A Glimpse Into Family Life and a Name Change
'The Next Act', which follows Cowell's search for new musical talent, also provides rare slices of the star's domestic life with Silverman and their son. One notable scene shows Lauren legally changing her surname to Cowell by deed poll, declaring, 'Look, I am Mrs Cowell.' She explained her decision, stating, 'I have created a life with Simon, we have a child together, we have a solid relationship.'
This move seems to have solidified Cowell's own commitment. The star, who was famously reluctant to marry before his proposal, has now confirmed a wedding is on the horizon. 'When we decide to do it, it will be private then people will know about it,' he said, adding, 'obviously the fact that she talks about changing her name, it's quite obvious where all this is leading to.' He gushed about their 'very, very close bond' and described them as a 'genuinely' happy family.
Cowell also admitted that while Silverman was initially reluctant to appear on camera, her authentic self shone through. 'The funny thing about her is that she is identical on the show as she is in real life,' he said, noting how watching her scenes back made him laugh. Ahead of the documentary's release, Lauren herself joked about the dynamic between father and son, teasing: 'Simon on his own is bad enough, but now to have Eric as his little sidekick — it's just diabolical.'
