All articles tagged with #body positivity
Supermodel Ashley Graham criticized the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss injections in fashion circles, calling the trend a 'smack in the face' to body positivity as thinner standards regain traction; she says the drugs won’t erase the industry’s history of plus-size advocacy and remains focused on empowering women of all shapes, continuing her body-positivity work and collaborations.
Ashley Graham calls the GLP-1 weight-loss trend a 'smack in the face' to the body-positivity movement, saying injections like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy will come and go and that the shift overlooks the diversity of bodies. She emphasizes the ongoing importance of body-positivity, including her own postpartum journey, and notes that many plus-size creators continue to promote self-acceptance despite changing beauty standards.
Ashley Graham criticizes the ubiquity of GLP-1 drugs as a weight-loss trend, saying it undermines decades of body-positivity progress, while also praising the rising visibility and empowerment of plus-size creators in fashion and beauty.
Heidi Klum shared a poolside Instagram clip in a black triangle bikini with her three dogs—Uschi, Jäger and Fritz—and later walked the New York premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in a seafoam green gown; she has long spoken about nudity and body confidence, saying it helps her kids’ body positivity.
Elizabeth Smart shared a photo from a recent bodybuilding competition, saying she is proud of her body and encouraging others to try new things; she notes overcoming fear of judgment and continues her survivor advocacy through the Elizabeth Smart Foundation.
Emma Stone’s 2026 red-carpet appearances feature a dramatic facial transformation that has stunned fans and sparked questions about authenticity and body-positivity, contrasting with her past statements about embracing self-acceptance. The piece notes fan concern, discusses speculation from plastic surgeons, and recalls Stone’s earlier interviews about body image and her family life with husband Dave McCary and their daughter, highlighting the ongoing debate over appearance and authenticity in Hollywood.
A Axios piece argues the body positivity movement remains vital even as a GLP-1–driven slimming trend and celebrity focus dominate media, risking a return to thin-ideal norms. Experts warn this creates a two-tier world where access to medical weight interventions shapes self-perception and mental health, while activists emphasize reframing GLP-1s as disease-treating tools rather than vanity products. The fight for body diversity is framed as a social-justice issue that remains ongoing despite changing trends.
Fitness influencer and doctor Stephanie Buttermore has died at 36, as fiancé Jeff Nippard announced the death was sudden. She researched ovarian cancer and championed healthy weight gain and body positivity, notably through her All In challenge, and had stepped away from social media in 2024 for mental health; details about the cause of death were not released.
Nicola Coughlan told Elle UK she’s exhausted by commentary on her body and has no interest in being a body-positivity poster child, saying the topic is “so fucking boring.” She said she’d rather focus on other issues and passions. The Bridgerton star reflected on nude scenes from the show's third season, noting she’d been working out and even wearing a corset size as small as an 8, which made the body-talk around her on-screen feel misplaced. She recalled an inebriated fan who told her she loved Bridgerton “because of your body,” underscoring how discussions of her appearance have followed her beyond the screen.
Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan says she has no interest in body positivity and was shocked to be labeled “plus-size” after losing weight, noting she was around a size 10 while a corset was size 8 in season 3. She wants her work to be judged beyond her appearance, recounting confrontations about her body and stressing she doesn’t want the body-talk to define her on-screen contributions, while also sharing details about her long‑distance relationship with Jake Dunn.
Michael Phillips, diagnosed with a micropenis at 0.9 cm, shares his experience on This Morning to break stigma around men's health, detailing how the condition affected his confidence, dating, and daily life, and urging awareness and access to medical support.
Tess Holliday said on TikTok that a life-insurance company denied her coverage because of her weight, highlighting ongoing weight bias in healthcare. The Cut notes anecdotes and a 2024 study showing stigma in medical settings, and mentions Holliday’s plan to relaunch the Eff Your Beauty Standards campaign to defend bodily autonomy.
Jennifer Lopez delivered an inspiring speech during her Las Vegas residency, addressing social media criticism about her appearance and confidently embracing her body, famously saying, 'If you had this booty, you'd be naked too,' emphasizing self-acceptance and authenticity.
The article advocates for redefining health goals beyond weight loss, emphasizing joy in movement, mindful eating, proper hydration, building confidence through skills, and creating effective routines, encouraging a focus on feeling good and capable rather than fitting into societal standards of thinness.
The author reflects on her decision to consider a tummy tuck, her journey through health challenges, and her realization that she doesn't need to fix her body to feel worthy, embracing her scars and the life they've symbolized.