All articles tagged with #bodyshaming
Bryana Holly pushed back against online body-shaming comments about her chest after a red carpet post, explaining the photos reflect a breastfeeding mom who hasn’t fed her babies in hours. She and Nicholas Hoult—parents of two—made a rare public appearance at Vanity Fair’s Oscars party, with supporters praising her for addressing the harassment and calling for an end to scrutinizing a woman’s body.
Selena Gomez addressed body-shaming comments after appearing on the red carpet, where some speculated she was hiding her stomach. Responding to the speculation, Selena revealed she has small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), which causes bloating and stomach pain. She emphasized that she doesn't conform to unrealistic body standards and is simply human, urging people to stop commenting on others' bodies.
Valerie Bertinelli, a Food Network star, addressed critics on Instagram who commented negatively on her appearance, specifically her gray hair and use of filters. In a makeup-free video, she defended her choices and highlighted the support from the majority of her followers. Tiffani Thiessen, among others, showed support in the comments. Bertinelli also discussed her past experience with Botox and encouraged people not to shame others for their personal choices regarding their bodies.
Christina Hall, star of HGTV's "Flip or Flop," responded to an Instagram comment speculating about her being pregnant, stating that her appearance was simply due to not sucking in her stomach after having three children. Her husband, Josh Hall, also dismissed rumors of a fourth child, suggesting they might get another dog instead. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of public speculation and commentary on women's bodies, with other celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Natalie Portman, and Kourtney Kardashian having faced similar situations. The overarching message is a reminder to refrain from commenting on someone's body or potential pregnancy unless they have personally shared that information.
Christina Hall, HGTV host, shut down pregnancy rumors on Instagram after fans speculated she might be expecting her fourth child. Both Christina and her husband Josh Hall made it clear that they are content with their three children and are not planning to expand their family, though they joked about possibly getting another dog. Christina emphasized her comfort with her body post-pregnancy and criticized the audacity of people commenting on her physique. She previously stated that they are not planning on having more children and expressed her desire to slow down and enjoy life as she enters a new decade.
Gwyneth Paltrow shared a photo of her daughter, Apple Martin, wearing her infamous Alexander McQueen dress from the 2002 Oscars, which received criticism for Paltrow's decision to go braless. While the dress has been considered one of the worst Oscar looks ever, Paltrow recently defended it, saying she still thinks it's "dope." Critics at the time focused on Paltrow's body, with some suggesting her small, droopy breasts were the reason for the negative reaction.
An internet troll bodyshamed Lizzo by comparing her to another Twitter user in a now-deleted tweet. Conservative commentator Candace Owens joined in by criticizing Lizzo's "fat acceptance" photos on Twitter, prompting backlash from fans. This is not the first time Owens has attacked Lizzo, as she previously made derogatory comments about the singer's weight and race on her podcast.