Social media can often feel like a dark place with people spreading hate for no apparent reason.
Paula Patton, though, has always been a fan favorite.
The “Mission Impossible” actress is stunning, and has always come across as sweet and kind.

Viewers were already prepping their fingers to comment before things got even weirder.
Patton began frying the chicken and proceeded to add her seasoning onto the chicken as it was frying.
It didn’t help that a close-up of the chicken she bit into appeared undercooked as well.

Needless to say, everyone was outraged.
Paula Patton sat back and let them have it before deciding it was time to back herself up.
Patton chose to clap back all the way from her family vacation in Mexico.

She uploaded anInstagramvideo looking sun-kissed and relaxed before proceeding to explain herself.
“Listen, I get it, It might look crazy.
It is the way we do it.
My mom taught me,” the “Sacrifice” actress said.
The 46-year-old beauty then decided to stick to her guns, adding, “I’ll take suggestions.