AceShowbiz - Ginger Zee, the celebrated chief meteorologist for "Good Morning America," is no stranger to online criticism, especially when it comes to her appearance and aging. Recently, Zee, 44, took to social media to address a particularly harsh comment that stated, "You're not aging well."

Demonstrating her characteristic poise and strength, she responded, "What a privilege to be aging in any manner - thanks for your opinion though."

She further emphasized her point by sharing a screenshot of the exchange on Instagram Threads, adding a heartfelt message, "You know you are in a good place when you genuinely believe your response. And I do. What a privilege to be able to be alive. No matter how you perceive my aging, I'm proud of it."

Fans rallied behind Zee, flooding her comments with messages of support. One user wrote, "Classy and perfect and true response Ginger!" Another praised her as a role model, saying, "Ginger, you are a role model for so many people... please know that. Detractors are a dime a dozen, and your supporters are legion. We have your back."

This isn't the first time Zee has stood up against critics. In July 2021, she responded to a comment about her weight after posting a video on X. A critic lamented Hollywood's pressure on women to be thin, but Zee, who has a BMI of around 21, confidently replied, "Hmmm I rarely get called skinny…I've weighed the same (barring pregnancy) for almost two decades. Definitely not Hollywood."

Zee's resilience extends beyond mere social media clap-backs. She has been open about her struggles with mental health, sharing her experiences with depression and the positive impact of running on her wellbeing.

Diagnosed with depression at 21, Zee took up running as a coping mechanism, which she credits with helping her stay afloat. She candidly discussed her journey with People, stating, "In my darkest times personally, as my career was ramping up and everything was going, running was the therapy I didn't realize I had."

Her transparency aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health. "With physical health, if somebody breaks their leg everybody knows what to do. But when someone is having something going on in their mental health, everyone gets a little clammy and they're not sure what to do," she explained.

By embracing her age and openly discussing her mental health journey, Ginger Zee continues to inspire many, proving that one can indeed be both "a scientist and look good in a skirt," while also being a beacon of strength and authenticity in the face of adversity.