Courtney Stodden Posts Makeup-Free Selfie, Praises Self for Bravery

Courtney Stodden is putting her hard-earned image as porn star Barbie aside to commit a truly commendable act of courage.

WOW, what did she do, you ask?

Run into a burning building to save a stray kitten? Well… no.

Stand up against rebel fighters threatening to silence women’s rights activists? Um, not exactly.

What, then? What exquisite gesture was proffered by the underage bride that is garnering such applause?

She posted a photo of herself to Instagram without ANY MAKEUP on.

“NO MAKEUP … NO HAIRSPRAY… NO FANCY CLOTHES… NO FILTER ‼️ just me. #BeingBrave,” she wrote in the caption.

While it’s true that we normally see Courtney with a fully painted face, we can’t help but feel chagrined at the reminder that sexism is not only alive but kicking when the world thinks a #NoMakeup selfie constitutes an act of bravery for women.

But then again, who’s actually looking at her face in the pic above? Egads, it’s like she’s got three heads.

Courtney and her mom Krista Keller have emerged as the breakout trainwreck team on The Mother/Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition this season – which is saying a lot given that Heidi Montag and Kim Richards also star in the show.

First, Courtney accused Krista of trying to steal her husband Doug Hutchison, the 55-year-old actor the young blonde married when she was just 16.

Then Krista defended herself by turning the tables and revealing that it was Doug who made the moves by coming to her for emotional support and expressing fantasies of a mother/daughter threesome with the pair.

It’s not tough to see why Courtney’s values may just be a teensy bit out of whack.

We think Courtney looks great without the glam, but can’t wait for the day when makeup isn’t regarded as a basic requirement for women – even moderately famous ones.

My Silent Bravery Covers Nelly"s "Ride Wit Me," Delivers Major Early-2000s Nostalgia

If the current state of the world has you longing for a simpler time when Y2K was our biggest security concern and rappers wore blinged-out Band-Aids under their eyes for some reason, have we got a treat for you.

There"s a good chance you"re already familiar with the Boston-based band My Silent Bravery.

After all, the band has recently toured with Emerson Hart, Meiko, Tyler Hilton, Kate Voegele, Lee DeWyze, and Aaron Carter, just to name a few.

But for those of you still in need of an introduction, we welcome you to check out their fantastic new cover of the 2001 Nelly classic "Ride Wit Me."

The song is a fun, funny rendition of one of this century"s most beloved club bangers.

As a bonus, some of our younger readers might walk away with an understanding of the aughts" most heavily-bandaged rappers.

You can thanks us by caring for us in our old age.

Anyway, Matt Wade and MSB"s version is every bit as catchy as the original, but please be warned that after watching the video, you may find yourself tempted to shout, "Ay! Must be the mon-ayy!" at debt collectors, people trying to force wrinkled bills into vending machines, or anyone asking why you"ve been at the same crappy job for the past 8 years.

We accept zero responsibility for this phenomenon. Enjoy!