Ariel Winter Has Sent A Very Compassionate Message To Online Body Shamers

Ariel Winter has posted a poignant message to her online body shamers on Instagram.

The actress, who has regularly been targeted by trolls, thanked her haters for giving her the opportunity to teach her fans self acceptance.

She wrote: "Every time someone bullies me online, it gives me a chance to re-emphasize to my fans, and even myself, how important self-acceptance is.

"Those who say such harsh things on my Instagram, thank you for this opportunity - but the question I ask myself every time I read the mean comments is if this is how you talk to a stranger online, I can online imagine how cruelly you speak to yourself. 

"Stop the hate. Accept all that you are and know your flaws are what make you the PERFECT you. I love my fans and I love my bullies for what they truly NEED is love.

"Take the high road, there is less traffic. XO."

She captioned the heartfelt post: "Nothing but love."

Ariel's fans flooded her account with messages of support, calling her an inspiration.