The vulgar campaign to sexualize AT&T’s Lily character began with users commenting on the telecommunication company’s social media platforms, nicknaming Lily “Mommy Milkers” in reference to actor Milana Vayntrub’s chest. Amidst the countless derogatory and hypersexual comments against Vayntrub, other commenters began spamming AT&T’s posts with equally unsettling emojis of glasses of milk.
Eventually, this harassment poured over into Vayntrub’s personal life, with many harassers sending similar messages to the actor’s personal accounts. The stress of the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic only worsened the situation. “Our real world was so small that the internet felt like everything,” Vayntrub told the Times.
And in that small world, an allegiance was formed between Vayntrub and Stephanie Courtney. Courtney, who debuted as Flo from Progressive in 2008, reached out to her colleague directly to offer her support and an understanding ear. Vayntrub recalled that Courtney was a kind, empathetic listener. The actor and commercial director told the Times that Courtney’s support made her “feel like there were people on my team.”
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