A couple is facing backlash after posting a TikTok video where they guessed the prices of beauty products, showing their shocking age gap.
In a recent TikTok video, a couple caught the attention of social media users, but not for the reasons they expected.
Ellie Liptrot, a 21-year-old woman, and her boyfriend, Mark Hillary, who is 44, have become the center of controversy due to their 23-year age difference.
The video, which features Mark guessing the prices of Ellie’s beauty products, has sparked a wave of criticism and mockery online.
Couple faces backlash over age gap in TikTok video guessing price of beauty products
Ellie shared the video to show how out of touch Mark is with the world of beauty and cosmetics.
“My boyfriend is quite out of touch with this. He doesn’t really understand the prices of makeup stuff,” she said.
In the clip, she humorously notes that he struggles to understand the prices of her makeup items.
While she intended the video to be lighthearted, the comments from viewers took a different turn.
Many users made jokes about the age gap, with one commenter saying, “Glad your dad does TikToks with you,”
and another quipping, “Doing makeup stuff with your dad.”
The age gap love began during a Christmas night out
Their relationship began in December 2021 when they met during a Christmas night out.
Ellie was out with friends when a mutual acquaintance sent Mark’s number for a ride.
They hit it off and ended up spending the whole night talking, leading to a blossoming friendship.
“We called this person and it ended up being Mark,”
“We didn’t actually get dropped off back home till 7 in the morning because Mark honestly had the night of his life,” she said.
As their relationship deepened, Ellie realized her feelings for Mark had grown beyond friendship.
By March 2022, they shared their first kiss, and soon after, Ellie moved in with Mark.
“About a week after I met them is when we all lived together full time,” she said.
“If I wasn’t such a greedy girl that I wanted food I’d have never have met Mark.”
She described the moment they became a couple as a turning point in her life.
The couple quickly became a blended family, as Mark has two children from a previous relationship.
Ellie met his kids shortly after moving in, and they all started living together full-time.
Despite the challenges that come with their age difference, Ellie and Mark have embraced their unique relationship.
They openly discuss their experiences as a couple, sharing both the joys and difficulties that arise from their 23-year age gap.
Their candidness has attracted many followers, with one of their videos reaching over four million views.
In that clip, Mark buys a “Boo Basket” for Ellie, showcasing their playful dynamic.
However, the negative comments regarding their age difference have made them more visible online.
Social media reactions
Many people have expressed their opinions, often questioning what Ellie sees in Mark or joking about the nature of their relationship.
They are both consenting adults. Let it go, one user said.
That’s not an unreasonable gap. A man that age wants something nice and tight. Trust me, the second user commented.
How much is he worth? The third user wrote.
It is just so dehumanizing the way some of these couples are judged for finding love, another wrote.
I’m more shocked she’s 21. She looks in her 30s, someone said.
In response to the backlash, Ellie has remained positive.
She acknowledges the comments but focuses on the love and support they receive from their friends and family.
The couple continues to share their life together, whether it’s through funny TikTok videos or heartfelt moments on social media.
They believe that love knows no age and are committed to proving that their relationship is based on mutual respect and understanding.
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