I have to say that moreso than anything else in this episode, I was amazingly impressed with Nia's attitude and demeanor in response to Abby's dismissal of her video.
Despite the way that Abby has been treating her for nearly the entire season, Nia was the bigger person and gave Abby a sincere invitation to her video shoot probably knowing full well that Abby would throw it in her face. She was calm and reasonable and demonstrated far more class and dignity than Holly or Abby ever have. It's sad when a young teenager carries herself with more maturity than all of the adults on this show combined.
Jill was a nasty bitch about the social media photos. I can understand why she was irritated by Aubrey's comment, but that's not a reflection on Nia, Kendall, or either of their videos; it's a reflection on Aubrey. The other moms are clearly intimidated by Nia's video because it was handled so professionally; too bad for them. Maddie has currently starred in 3 enormously successful music videos and has had guest performances on nearly every major daytime and late night talk show, not to mention HELLO, the Grammys. Melissa loves to brag about all of Maddie's achievements (as most normal mothers would) and Jill and Kira sit there quietly and clap with blank smiles on their faces. Suddenly when Nia has something to be proud of, it's an issue? Uh oh, Maddie might not be the center of attention for 5 minutes, call the press! If Melissa really believed in her child (as she should! Maddie is a very talented little girl!), she should be happily supporting Nia and have zero concern for anything else that is said.
But the truth is, Nia's video looks more polished and professional than anything Abby has produced (the truth hurts tho) and these catty, backstabbing old hag stage moms know it. I quite dislike Aubrey in general, but she was right when she told Holly that the moms' jealousy is just a sign that Nia is doing something right. Best of luck to you Nia, and props for always keeping your head up!
