Am I Wrong for wanting space from my aunt after she yelled at me before my photoshoot?

I (16F) am trying to figure out if I’m being unreasonable in this situation.
My aunt (50s F) was visiting, and she took me to get my makeup done before a photoshoot I had planned. I was excited and nervous because I care a lot about performing arts, fashion, and building confidence.
During the appointment, she kept commenting on my makeup and saying things about how I react when people give me opinions. The makeup artist’s style wasn’t really what I normally wear, so I decided to add my own lashes and adjust my makeup a little to make myself feel more confident for the photos.
When I did that, my aunt got very upset. She raised her voice, cursed, and told someone nearby that “she just want to do what I want to do.” She left the room, then came back. After the photoshoot, I found out she was downstairs talking negatively about me to another family member in front of her friend that is sleeping over and she was also calling a bunch of random people on the phone talking about me. And was like laughing because I applied to do this and that I wasn’t getting paid.
Later, she came to my room and continued yelling at me. At that point, I decided I needed space and blocked her number and social media because I don’t want to keep arguing.
I know adults can give advice, and I’m open to constructive criticism, but I feel like this went beyond advice and became hurtful. I’m also aware I may have been frustrated and emotional during the situation.
AITA for wanting no contact with her after this, at least for now?

Posted Jul 13, 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

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