A couple has been frequently mistaken for a mother and son duo online due to their significant height difference, despite only being two years apart in age. Millie, at 21, is younger than her fiancée Chelsea, but comments labeling Millie as her “mum” or “big sister” arise when they share their pictures and videos online. Chelsea, standing at 5ft1, is five inches shorter than Millie, who is 5ft6, and possesses more youthful features, sparking a wave of surprised reactions online. Videos of the pair have garnered over one million views, leading to hurtful comments that have upset them.
Millie from East Midlands, UK, expressed her frustration, stating, “It affects us when people accuse me of being attracted to children. It’s disgraceful as Chelsea is older than me.” The couple, both support workers in a nine-year relationship, have faced derogatory remarks impacting their public interactions and how they are perceived by others.
In a recent TikTok video with 1.7 million views, the couple showcased their height contrast, further emphasized by Millie’s choice of wedged shoes. Despite facing negative comments suggesting they are related as mother and son or siblings, the couple remains resilient and focused on their plans for undergoing IUI fertility treatment to expand their family. They continue to update their 16,000 followers on their journey, undeterred by the criticism.