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Alyssa Milano defends Super Bowl attendance amid fundraising controversy

Alyssa Milano's defended herself by citing her previous financial contributions to the team

Actress Alyssa Milano recently faced criticism for attending the 2024 Super Bowl with her son, Milo, after asking fans to donate to his baseball team. Milano shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Milo at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where they watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers. While some fans showered Milano with love and support in the comments, others were quick to point out the perceived irony of her attendance at such an expensive event, with tickets starting at $2,000 per seat.

Some commenters questioned why Milano would ask for donations for her son's team when she had the means to attend the Super Bowl. They felt that asking fans for money while being able to afford such an extravagant event seemed contradictory. The comments ranged from suggesting that Milano should have used the money she spent on Super Bowl tickets to fund her son's trip, to criticizing her for not focusing the fundraising efforts on less privileged children.

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