'Pot bellies are sexy!' Lady Gaga's fans hit back at Super Bowl bodyshamers as they celebrate her for flaunting natural figure during epic set

  • Singer came under criticism for showing her 'belly' during the Super Bowl show
  • Her fans were quick to jump to her defence and heaped praise on star on Twitter
  • Gaga has been roundly praised for her storming 12-minute set on Sunday

By Marc Jackson for MailOnline

Published: 06:50 EST, 6 February 2017 | Updated: 07:40 EST, 6 February 2017

Most of America was watching in awe as Lady Gaga brought down the house during her epic 12-minute halftime show during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

But while she has received huge acclaim for her hits-packed set, some viewers were less focused on the performance, and more about being critical.

As the star danced up a storm on stage in a crop top, some critics hit social media to mock the star's 'belly'.

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Cruel: Most of America was watching in awe as Lady Gaga brought down the house during her epic 12-minute halftime show during the Super Bowl on Sunday - but some trolls were quick to criticise the star's body as she took to the stage

Cruel: Most of America was watching in awe as Lady Gaga brought down the house during her epic 12-minute halftime show during the Super Bowl on Sunday - but some trolls were quick to criticise the star's body as she took to the stage

But, Gaga's fans - branded her Little Monsters - were quick to jump to her defence, taking to Twitter to praise the singer for promoting a natural look and embracing her beauty.  

The support started with: 'Gaga got that meat on da bones I love.'

'Can we talk about Lady Gaga's cute belly?' while another added, 'I wish I had a pot belly. Pot bellies are sexy......... Like Madonna when she did lucky star.'

Born this way: As the star danced up a storm on stage in a crop top, some critics hit social media to mock the star's 'belly'

Born this way: As the star danced up a storm on stage in a crop top, some critics hit social media to mock the star's 'belly'

Support: Gaga's fans - branded her Little Monsters - were quick to jump to her defence, taking to Twitter to praise the singer for promoting a natural look and embracing her beauty

Support: Gaga's fans - branded her Little Monsters - were quick to jump to her defence, taking to Twitter to praise the singer for promoting a natural look and embracing her beauty

Another was more outspoken against the trolls, writing: 'you are banging hot. Don't forget that. A**hole people? You all need to stop. It's about music!'

One fan continued the support, writing: 'I would be miss not to give honorary mention to Gaga's belly. For the girls who understand warm bread and olive oil.'

However, despite overwhelming praise, some were still keen to point out any imperfections.

One tweeted mercilessly: 'Gaga, that flap though!' while another unimpressed tweeter wrote: 'I just feel like #Gaga's dough should've been tucked in better.'

Back on stage, Gaga was more focused on giving fans a good show - rather than any message political or otherwise. 

Focus gone awry: However, despite overwhelming praise, some were still keen to point out any imperfections

Focus gone awry: However, despite overwhelming praise, some were still keen to point out any imperfections

Nailed it: Back on stage, Gaga was more focused on giving fans a good show - rather than any message political or otherwise

Nailed it: Back on stage, Gaga was more focused on giving fans a good show - rather than any message political or otherwise

Ahead of the show, all eyes were on Lady Gaga to see whether she would use the platform to rip into President Donald Trump at a tense time in US politics.

Even with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance, Gaga -- a sworn foe of Trump -- kept with the game's guidelines to steer clear of overt politics.

Super Bowl performances are rarely directly provocative, although last year Beyonce startled many by playing her single 'Formation.' Its video had a message against police brutality.

Instead the singer, known for her audacious outfits, delivered what seemed to be a more subtle message.

'How are you doing tonight, Texas? How are you doing tonight, America?' Gaga asked.

'We're here to make you feel good,' she said.

United: Ahead of the show, all eyes were on Lady Gaga to see whether she would use the platform to rip into President Donald Trump at a tense time in US politics, but called for a 'united America' 

United: Ahead of the show, all eyes were on Lady Gaga to see whether she would use the platform to rip into President Donald Trump at a tense time in US politics, but called for a 'united America' 

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