On Monday, singer Mitski answered that timeless Twitter request: “Leak your skincare routine!”
So what’s her secret? Mitski says there’s no miracle cream, it’s just access to good healthcare.
https://twitter.com/mitskileaks/status/1039148733366247424
She also followed up to let fans know that even though she mentioned insurance, she won’t be dishing any dirt about her health.
https://twitter.com/mitskileaks/status/1039148993538916355
Most fans expressed admiration for Mitski’s directness and honesty.
TEA SIS TEA, skincare twidder is shaking https://t.co/lCAqy2rfoQ
— Nadiah Ya'acob (@imnadiahjacobs) September 11, 2018
And many appreciated the nod to the value of affordable healthcare.
https://twitter.com/arabellesicardi/status/1039355290959925249
https://twitter.com/niacinamides/status/1039175140184084483
Access access access https://t.co/H9PUAxneaq
— Corey (@quintessencey) September 11, 2018
But a few were perplexed, equating having healthcare with having money, and thus believing her advice was to be rich.
https://twitter.com/jon_piszczek/status/1039202522265776128
i’m high did she tell me to stop being broke
— b (@naruhunty) September 11, 2018
Some even twisted Mitski’s original tweet into an insensitive statement.
https://twitter.com/floozytart/status/1039386892163342336
The singer followed up on her original tweets to clarify her point, saying, “The real issue is that everyone should have access to healthcare & b able to take off of work to care for their wellbeing and that’s not the case.”
https://twitter.com/mitskileaks/status/1039254976915275776
She also expressed frustration that her words had been misconstrued.
https://twitter.com/mitskileaks/status/1039295416859275264
“Apparently this is being read as ‘LOL I have MONEY for BEAUTY now,'” she wrote. “No – I’m talking abt how I as a working musician couldn’t afford healthcare/to take any time off to get well till now, +how being unable to go to a doctor is seen as a ‘choice’/ a matter of buying the right product.”
Eventually, Mitski threw her hands up and called the whole conversation a mistake.
https://twitter.com/mitskileaks/status/1039295677786976256
Her fans begged to differ.
YOU SAID WHAT NEEDED TO BE SAID!! WE LOVE YOU.
— Alexandra Halaby🇵🇸 (@iskandrah) September 10, 2018
With “low-cost” healthcare premiums reaching north of $500 a month in cities like New York and Philadelphia, it’s no surprise fans were relieved to hear her tell the truth.
Thanks for telling it like it is, Mitski. Your self-love and self-care Twitter truths are the soothing balm we all need right now.