Ebru Gündeş Spotted Makeup-Free at the Airport, Stays Silent—Social Media Reacts

Background: Marriage and Constant Spotlight

Beyond her musical success, Ebru Gündeş frequently makes headlines for her private life. She married Murat Özdemir in February last year, who is 12 years younger; the ceremony in Dubai was celebrated with family and close friends. Although split rumors surfaced at times, the couple denied them, saying: “Everything is fine.” Since the 1990s, Gündeş has been a major figure not only for her voice but also for her on-stage image.

Makeup-Free at the Airport

Recently, the star was photographed makeup-free at the airport by Mustafa Ağdağ of Gazete Magazin. Unwilling to be filmed, Gündeş declined to answer reporters’ questions, kept her head down, and responded only with gestures—a stance that quickly trended on social media.

Online Backlash—and Some Support

Many users called the behavior arrogant or disrespectful:

“They used to compete to get on TV; look where we are now.”

“Even Jennifer Lopez walked around a mall and didn’t act this stiff.”

“A so-called artist—what ego is this?” / “Age is 50, look at the attitude.” / “Compare Sibel Can to this.”

Others defended her:

“She doesn’t want to talk because she’s without makeup, but she’s still very beautiful—she may not even realize it.”