Ariel Winter's Perfect Response To Online Bullies

After 17-year-old actress Ariel Winter shared a snap with her nieces on Instagram this week she received an outpuring of criticism and online bullying.

Not only was she bullied for her appearance but she was also told her was "asking for it" and to "put some clothes on" because she was wearing a bikini.

Many of her fans rushed to her defence however the Modern Family star was having none of it and took to Instagram to let the haters know.

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Ariel Winter shut down online bullies who criticised her wearing a bikini in this photo with her neices. Photo: Instagram

"Who knew that an innocent photo with my nieces would turn into this? The height of a girl's skirt or whatever she is wearing for that matter, does not imply what she is asking for," she wrote.

"It sickens me to think at 17 years old, a photo of myself with my nieces is suggesting that I'm 'asking for it'".

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Ariel posted this photo alongside a powerful message to bullies. Photo: Instagram

"I typically never give power to the mean things people bravely say behind their computer screens on the Internet, but this is for the girls who are constantly bullied whether it be online or at school.."

"You are not asking for anything because of what you are wearing- you are expressing yourself and don't you ever think you deserve the negativity as the consequence to what you are wearing- YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. Celebrate you and don't let anyone's comments allow you to think less of yourself. Us girls have to stick together

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