Anele Zondo has responded in style after a photo of her wearing makeup resurfaced online and quickly went viral, sparking jokes and commentary on X (formerly Twitter).
The actress and rapper became the target of online banter when an old Instagram picture circulated again, triggering days of criticism focused on her makeup look.
Rather than ignoring the noise, Anele chose to confront the trolling head-on.
On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, she returned to X with a sharp and confident clapback, directly replying to the post that mocked her appearance.
She captioned her response, “From myself & penthouse beauty 😘,” immediately setting the tone for her comeback.
In the accompanying video, Anele is seen going through a full glam transformation, from hair styling to makeup, capturing the entire beauty process.
The clip ends with a playful twist, as her makeup artist dramatically pulls back “curtains” made from screenshots of the viral mockery, revealing Anele looking flawless, poised, and self-assured.
As expected, the bold response sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising her confidence while others continued the debate.
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