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Brooke Hogan’s Lime-Green Bikini Tribute Sparks Online Backlash

5/26/2026

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Brooke Hogan posted a lime-green bikini Instagram photo to mourn her father, WWE legend Hulk Hogan, which fans called a “thirst trap” and criticized.
She replied with another Instagram post defending her grieving style, shared edited images that made her appear heavier, and said she felt shamed by trolls.
Earlier she held a private beach tribute with husband Steven Oleksy and their twins instead of attending his funeral.

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Brooke Hogan posted a lime-green bikini Instagram photo to mourn her father, WWE legend Hulk Hogan, which fans called a “thirst trap” and criticized.
She replied with another Instagram post defending her grieving style, shared edited images that made her appear heavier, and said she felt shamed by trolls.
Earlier she held a private beach tribute with husband Steven Oleksy and their twins instead of attending his funeral.