‘Walking Dead’ Star Alanna Masterson Slams Body-Shamers: ‘Grow the F–k Up’

Alanna Masterson speaks on stage at AMC presents ‘The Walking Dead’ at New York Comic Con at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 8, 2016, in New York City.

Zombies, psh! The Walking Dead actress Alanna Masterson is taking on body-shaming trolls. In a powerful Instagram post published on Tuesday, November 28, Masterson tells haters who left negative comments about her post-baby body to “grow the f–k up.” Critics on social media attacked the actress’ appearance and weight after AMC’s most recent episode of the hit drama, which focused on her character, Tara.

“Dear Instagram trolls, body-shamers, and the men and woman who think it’s OK to comment on my weight: I hope that you don’t have children. And if you do, I hope you teach them about kindness and acceptance. I hope they learn that it isn’t ok to make fun of people or call people names,” Masterson wrote alongside a photo of her baby daughter, Marlowe, who she welcomed in November 2015.

“I hope one day YOU learn what it takes to be a parent,” she continued. “A kind, selfless parent. A working parent. A parent that puts themselves in someone else’s shoes….

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