All articles tagged with #body shaming
Chrissy Metz defends herself against ongoing weight-related criticism, explains she began GLP-1 medication after her father's death, says the meds quiet the 'food noise', and mentions a Ro telehealth partnership while continuing in the Broadway show & Juliet.
Kate Beckinsale blasted Instagram trolls who called her anorexic or on meth, shared screenshots of the comments, and then wiped her account clean. She cited personal grief from family losses and her autoimmune conditions as context for her slimdown, and urged followers to treat people with grace and not judge others’ bodies.
Kate Beckinsale addressed online criticism of her changing appearance by explaining that grief from her mother's death and an autoimmune condition called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) have affected her weight, and she urged followers to be kind rather than judging bodies.
Anne Hathaway faced online scrutiny after her baby bump appeared at the The End Of Oak Street premiere, with speculation that her belly was fake. She responded with a humorous Instagram post, while the piece argues the episode reflects persistent stigma around pregnant bodies and maternity, highlighting Hathaway’s openness about fertility challenges and miscarriage in the past.
Georgina Rodriguez clapped back at body-shamers after yacht photos with Cristiano Ronaldo, posting that a woman’s worth isn’t tied to appearances and that she proudly embraces her changing body as the mother of six; Ronaldo praised her as the perfect woman and a loving mother, reinforcing family values.
Ariana Grande says she will step back from public-facing work after years of body scrutiny, finishing her Eternal Sunshine Tour and then taking a break, as she releases a new single Petal and continues to navigate fame-related pressures and personal mental health challenges.
Ariana Grande’s audition-themed “Petal” video prompted social-media chatter about her health, with some fans saying she looked extremely thin and concerned, while others defended her and urged not to comment on anyone’s body; Grande has previously addressed the harms of body-shaming and privacy around appearance.
Megan Fox responded to a troll who called her sultry lingerie posts “embarrassing for a 40-year-old mom,” with a pointed reply, “Which one of my exes is this,” highlighting her stance on body image and resilience in the face of online criticism.
Brandy responded to ongoing public scrutiny of her appearance with a heartfelt Instagram post, urging kindness and reminding followers that people carry stories beyond looks, after a recent hometown appearance drew speculation.
Brandy addressed online speculation about her health and appearance with an emotional Instagram post, urging fans to be gentler because everyone carries a life story that isn’t visible; she stressed that words and judgments have weight and shared that she has stopped tying self-worth to looks, inviting others to think twice before commenting on someone’s body.
Cheryl Burke, 42, pushes back against online body-shaming in a new interview, asking people to stop comparing her present appearance to her 20s as she navigates aging, retirement from dancing, and the toll of public scrutiny related to her looks and past experiences.
Olivia Wilde addressed online critics who said a red-carpet photo made her look “sick” or “like a dead body,” insisting the image was taken from a bad angle and isn’t how she actually looks. She discussed the moment on Call Her Daddy, highlighted the internet’s tendency to body-shame women, and noted her friends helped keep things light as the viral chatter spread.
Irish singer CMAT says online abuse about her body worsened as she rose in fame after performing at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland, prompting her to delete Instagram, TikTok and X to protect her mental health; fellow artists including Lauren Laverne and Sophie Ellis-Bextor offered support and urged her to stay brave.
CMAT speaks out about ongoing body-shaming after her Radio 1 Big Weekend set, saying the abuse is 'boring' and that she would like to change her body but struggles; she notes there is no relief from the harassment, has deleted apps for her mental health, and remains grateful for her career as she gears up for more festival appearances and shows.
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado reemerged six months after announcing she’d quit the music industry due to body‑shaming comments, making appearances at Toronto events including the Women for Women’s Foundation and the Juno Awards where she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She teased a collaboration with producer Boi-1da and unveiled a new single, Electric Circus, due April 10, marking her first release in two years since 2024’s album 7.