The young people fell in love with each other while still in school when they were both 17 years old.
This horrific bullying began back in 2024 and has not subsided since. It was provoked by a provocative post from an anonymous user who published a photo of the couple with a scathing caption:
“Declan Rice is a multimillionaire, athlete, and elite footballer standing 185 cm tall, yet he is still satisfied with a fat girl… I no longer understand this world.”
This spark ignited a fire of mass cruelty, and the situation quickly spiraled out of control. The wave of negative comments only grew. On the footballer’s and his girlfriend’s profiles, as well as on fan pages, people hiding behind avatars wrote that Declan needed a partner “who is prettier,” “dresses better,” and “matches his status.” Lauren herself, who at that time had nearly 100,000 followers on social media, was urged by anonymous users to “get herself together” and her “unattractive” appearance and body type were openly discussed.
Soon, the bullying of the smiling blonde began not only online. During a crucial match between Arsenal and Chelsea, fans in the stands chanted insulting chants, directly mocking the appearance of Rice's beloved.
Before this horrifying incident, Lauren and Declan, like many modern couples, actively shared their lives on social media. They talked about interesting encounters with celebrities, posted photos from romantic trips, and touching moments related to parenthood. Their story seemed to be a model of a strong relationship built on mutual support. But under constant, exhausting pressure, Lauren made a difficult decision. One day, she completely cleared her account and deleted all photos, including cherished memories and promotional integrations.
For over a year, her page has been empty, and Lauren herself has been forced to miss matches of her beloved, where she used to be his most devoted fan. This bullying has affected her mental state so severely that she decided to completely withdraw from the public part of her life.
Yet the love story of this couple began long before Declan became a famous footballer and their family gained fans and detractors. The young people fell in love with each other while still in school when they were both 17 years old. They grew up together, and Lauren was always his reliable support. Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal in 2023 for a record sum and became a key player for the England national team, has always emphasized the value of family. In August 2022, the couple welcomed their son Jude. They surprisingly managed to keep Lauren's pregnancy a secret, which seems almost incredible in the age of social media. Fans only learned about the addition when they noticed Declan's new tattoo — his son's name, date of birth, and zodiac sign symbol.
The footballer himself has never given any reason to doubt his feelings. In one interview, he clearly stated his position: “My wife is the love of my life, and there is no one better for me.” However, even such direct and sincere support from a public figure did not serve as a shield for his beloved. And internet users, driven by something between envy and a false sense of righteousness, continued their attacks.
This sad and telling story clearly reflects the problems of our time. The toxic culture of communication on the internet, where anonymity completely unleashes the worst envy and cruelty, can easily break anyone. Lauren Fryer did not commit any outrageous offenses or provoke scandals; she simply lived her life alongside her beloved, and that was enough to become a target.
