Rachel Platten was left visibly emotional after performing the national anthem before the LA Rams' playoff win - but NFL fans are convinced they were crocodile tears. The Rams earned an emotional Wild Card victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night following a devastating week in Los Angeles, where thousands of homes have been destroyed and 24 lives lost amid the ongoing wildfires.
After seven days of turmoil and tragedy, Platten struggled to keep her tears at bay at the end of her emotionally-charged rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. However, a large number of football fans didn't buy it. Several users took to social media to accuse the singer and songwriter of 'fake crying' at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona - where Monday's game was moved to due to the wildfires in LA.
'Rachel Platten fake crying after the national anthem was comedy,' said one on X. Rachel Platten has been accused of 'fake crying' after performing the national anthem in LA. Tonight’s national anthem performed by singer songwriter and author Rachel Platten pic.twitter.com/19VBeVtr6V.
Another asked: 'Did that lady just start fake crying after singing the National Anthem?'. 'Rachel Platten should not do the National Anthem again and that dramatic cry in the camera....give me a break,' wrote a third. One user replied to that comment: 'Glad somebody else noticed that “I need all the attention” moment'.
