Hazal Kaya Sparks Debate After Kissing Gülşen’s Hand
Turkish actress Hazal Kaya became one of the most talked-about names on social media after attending the concert of famous singer Gülşen in Istanbul. Kaya’s gesture during the night drew significant attention and quickly turned into a trending topic.
During the concert, Hazal Kaya kissed Gülşen’s hand and placed it on her forehead, a gesture widely interpreted as a sign of admiration and respect. This moment reminded many users of a previous incident in which Kaya expressed her admiration for Meryem Uzerli by saying, “Just age already, woman — what is this beauty?”, a remark that had also sparked public discussion.
The concert in Istanbul was attended by several well-known figures, including TV host Saba Tümer and Hazal Kaya. Gülşen delivered an unforgettable performance with her popular songs. At one point, Saba Tümer joined her on stage to perform the song “Umrumda Değil,” with Gülşen accompanying her on vocals. However, the moment that left the strongest impression on the night was Hazal Kaya kissing Gülşen’s hand.
A Moment That Captured All Attention
While on stage, Gülşen leaned forward and held Hazal Kaya’s hand. Kaya then kissed Gülşen’s hand and placed it on her forehead. At that moment, Hazal Kaya was heard saying “I love you so much” to Gülşen. These seconds quickly became the most talked-about moments of the night.
Flood of Criticism on Social Media
Hazal Kaya’s gesture did not go unnoticed online. Many users recalled her recent remarks at the Joy Awards ceremony held in Saudi Arabia and criticized her way of expressing admiration, calling it excessive.
Social media users also pointed out the age differences between Hazal Kaya (35), Meryem Uzerli (43), and Gülşen (49), sharing sharp comments such as:
“She always acts like she isn’t jealous of anyone and loves everyone.”
“Why is Hazal trying to push women into an aging syndrome?”
“Alright, you’re the youngest — everyone else is old, Feriha!”
“As if she’s that young herself.”
“You can’t stay young by psychologically aging others.”
Support From Some Users
Despite the criticism, some users defended Hazal Kaya, stating that her gesture symbolized respect and affection. Supportive comments included:
“It means ‘I love you and I place you above my head’ — values that are slowly being forgotten.”
“This is the most beautiful form of love: showing respect to someone you admire.”
