90 Day Fiance star Jasmine Pineda has once again ignited a firestorm of controversy among viewers, this time involving her infant daughter, Matilda. The Panamanian reality TV personality is facing intense accusations of «grifting» and child exploitation after announcing the sale of her nine-month-old daughter’s artwork for a staggering $3,000.
While Jasmine celebrated the sale as a milestone for her «artist» daughter, fans are calling foul. The backlash began when Jasmine shared a video of the infant playing with colors and canvas, subsequently offering the resulting «masterpiece» for sale. Despite initial skepticism from followers who doubted anyone would pay for a toddler’s scribbles, Pineda claimed a massive «offer we couldn’t refuse» cleared the $3,000 mark in just a few hours.
Exploitation or Financial Planning?
The TLC star’s move has been met with a wave of derision on social media. Critics are labeling the move as a desperate attempt to «milk» her fame and maintain a lavish lifestyle. «You must be really desperate to beg strangers for money for all kinds of random stuff,» one disgruntled follower commented, while others questioned the legitimacy of such a high-priced offer for infant finger-painting.
In an attempt to quell the «grifting» rumors, Jasmine informed her Facebook followers that neither she nor her partner, Matt, would be touching the proceeds. According to Pineda, the $3,000—and all future sales—will be deposited directly into a trust fund for Matilda’s future.
A Pattern of «Grifting» Rumors
This is not the first time Jasmine has been accused of using her personal life to solicit funds from fans. However, using her child as the face of a new business venture has pushed many viewers to their limit. While Jasmine remains seemingly unbothered by the hatred, the divide between her supporters and those who view her as a master manipulator continues to grow.
Whether Matilda is a genuine «baby Picasso» or simply the latest tool in Jasmine’s marketing arsenal remains a point of heated debate. For now, the next «masterpiece» is already in the works, and the 90 Day Fiance audience is watching with a mix of disbelief and disdain.
