Influencer Minea Pagni claps back at gold digger claims after marrying former teacher nearly 40 years older husband

Minea Pagni is speaking out after her love story took over social media and sparked loud debate online. The 22-year-old Italian influencer went viral after sharing posts about her marriage to her former high school teacher, Massimo, who is nearly 40 years older than her.

The couple’s age gap shocked many people online. Some users accused Pagni of marrying for money. Others questioned how the relationship began. As the videos crossed millions of views, the comments turned harsh.Now, Pagni is answering back. In an interview with The New York Post, she made it clear that money had nothing to do with her decision. She said she married for love, respect, and shared values.“I married him for who he is, his mind, his values, and the way he loves,” Pagni told The New York Post.

She also said she knew not everyone would agree, but she did not expect the reaction to be so strong. Despite the noise, Pagni says she stands by her choice and wants people to hear her side of the story.

Minea Pagni and Massimo explain how their relationship began and why they ignore online hate

Pagni first met Massimo five years ago when he was her high school philosophy teacher. She shared on her Instagram account @diaryofminea that she had a small crush back then, but nothing ever happened.“I had a crush on him. Nothing ever happened,” she wrote. “Years later, we met again, as two adults, and that’s when love actually began.”

The two ran into each other at a bookstore two years ago. They started talking, then dating. Last month, they got married. One video, posted around Christmas, showed the couple together and quickly went viral, crossing 16 million views.“Christmas feels a little sweeter this year,” Pagni wrote. “Maybe because I’m spending it with the man I once only dreamed about.”But not everyone was kind. Some comments accused her of chasing money.

One user wrote, “Rent cannot be that high sis.”Pagni denied those claims in her interview with The New York Post. “Reducing a woman’s choices to money is one of the oldest and most unfair stereotypes,” she said.Another video, which reached 4 million views, showed old photos of them from 2010. That post also caused backlash. Some viewers even claimed Massimo wore an expensive Rolex watch.“He doesn’t own, wear, or even desire a Rolex,” Pagni told The New York Post. She said the watches he owns are meaningful gifts, not status symbols.Pagni also said her parents had concerns at first. Over time, they saw her happiness and supported her choice. She is now studying medicine and says Massimo fully supports her work and online storytelling.Also Read: Who Is Lifeismizzy? Kick Streamer Goes Viral After Fake Ticket Prank Turns Tense And Stranger Issues Threat On Livestream