Influencer Gracie Bon Faces Backlash After Posing Amid Panama Earthquake Rubble

Social media personality and model Gracie Bon recently turned the destruction left behind by the Panama earthquake into a backdrop for a photo op. The country was hit by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, causing a lot of damage. After she posted photos of herself surrounded by the rubble, it led to significant backlash online.

Gracie Bon faces flak for posing in the middle of the Panama earthquake rubble

Gracie Bon’s post showing her posing in the middle of the rubble did not seem to land the way that she wanted. Critics accused her of using the natural disaster as a photo opportunity. The earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, 2026, caused major structural damage, leaving fans without homes, and at least 27 people were injured in the 7.7-magnitude earthquake.

Along with the photo where Gracie can be seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, the influencer penned a message encouraging her 11 million followers to support all those who have been affected by the disaster.