Actress Matet de Leon hit back at netizens who criticized her children, who accompanied her to her late mother “Superstar” Nora Aunor’s grave on the latter’s first death anniversary.

In a Facebook post, Matet shared screenshots of comments targeting her and her children, accusing them of being snobbish and feigning grief, among other things.

She came to her children’s defense, saying the experience of losing their grandmother was a painful and traumatic one.

“Ayan. Mga taeng nandadamay ng mga bata. Ang inet inet gusto niyo ngumiti mga anak ko? Namatayan ng lola mga yan. Hindi yan party. Hawak ni mishka ang kamay ng lola niya hanggang sa huli. Traumatic at masakit para sa bata,” she said, adding that there was nothing to smile about during the visit.

“Gusto niyo kumaway kaway??? Ngumiti? Anong nakakatuwa? kung kakilala niyo sila, paki sabi, sikat na sila,” she added.

The comments Matet posted ranged from accusing her children of being cold and aloof, faking sadness, and even insulting Matet’s appearance.

“Aloof si Matet at pamilya sa Noranians,” one netizen remarked, referring to Nora Aunor’s fans.

“Bakit parang ang panget ng tingin ng mga anak? Pansin ko lang,” another also said.

“Diyan talaga maramdaman ang ina kung wala na,” another comment read.

Nora Aunor passed away at the age of 71 on April 16, 2025. She was dubbed the “Superstar” of Philippine cinema for her exceptional career as a singer and actress.