Brittany Mahomes faced criticism in July 2023 after sharing vacation photos showing her and daughter Sterling Skye interacting with captive marine animals. The images, including Brittany kissing one on the mouth, drew backlash from social media users concerned about animal welfare. PETA also addressed the controversy, urging Mahomes to extend compassion to marine life and warning about captivity and potential health risks. Mahomes later removed the photos from her social media.