Liam Hemsworth and his long-term partner Gabriella Brooks are weathering a storm of vicious online trolling, with a significant portion of the abuse being linked to ardent supporters of his ex-wife, Miley Cyrus.
The couple, who have been in a relationship since 2019, find themselves constantly under fire from Cyrus's loyal fanbase, known as 'Smilers'. The criticism is often unfounded and deeply personal, targeting the very foundation of their romance.
The Nature of the Trolls
The online vitriol takes several malicious forms:
- Relationship Legitimacy: Comments frequently dismiss their partnership as a mere 'rebound' from Hemsworth's highly publicised marriage to Cyrus.
- Personal Attacks on Brooks: Gabriella Brooks bears the brunt of the abuse, with trolls cruelly comparing her looks and career to those of the 'Flowers' hitmaker.
- Loyalty Policing: Fans aggressively critique Hemsworth's every move, interpreting his public life with Brooks as a slight against Cyrus.
This persistent negativity has created a toxic environment around the couple's public appearances and social media posts.
From Marriage to Moving On
The backdrop to this online hate is one of Hollywood's most talked-about splits. Hemsworth and Cyrus's brief marriage ended in August 2019 after less than a year. The actor found solace with Australian model Gabriella Brooks shortly thereafter, and the pair have built a quiet, stable life together, largely away from the LA spotlight.
Despite their efforts to maintain privacy, the digital abuse continues, highlighting the dark side of celebrity culture where fan allegiance translates into targeted harassment of new partners.
This situation raises serious questions about the boundaries of fandom and the very real psychological impact such orchestrated online bullying can have on its targets.
