All articles tagged with #fat shaming
Cristiano Ronaldo defended his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez from fat-shaming after backlash to bikini photos on a yacht; he praised her beauty and self-worth, while the couple—who have six children and have been seen on Ronaldo’s yacht—are reportedly set to marry in Portugal this weekend.
Model and activist Tess Holliday accused a United Airlines flight attendant of fat-shaming her during a flight, where the attendant made unsolicited comments about her weight and her family, leading to a 10-minute ordeal. Holliday, who was traveling with her son, chose not to escalate the situation but called for sensitivity training instead of disciplinary action, emphasizing the need for education and awareness to combat fat-shaming.
British actress Emily Blunt has issued an apology after a resurfaced interview from 2012 showed her fat-shaming a female server at a Chili's restaurant. Blunt expressed her shock and appallment at her own insensitive comments, stating that she would never intentionally hurt anyone. She admitted her mistake and apologized for any hurt caused, acknowledging that she should have known better. Blunt, who is married to actor John Krasinski, recently announced her decision to step away from acting to focus on her family.
Actress Emily Blunt apologizes for fat-shaming a waiter during a 2012 interview on the "Jonathan Ross Show." Blunt expressed her shock and remorse over her insensitive comments, stating that she would never intentionally hurt anyone and that her behavior was unrecognizable to her. She is currently on strike as a member of SAG-AFTRA but is expected to campaign for an Oscar nomination for her role in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer."
Actress Emily Blunt is facing backlash from fans after a resurfaced clip from 2012 showed her allegedly "fat-shaming" a waitress at a restaurant in America. In the clip, Blunt referred to the waitress as "enormous," leading to criticism on social media for her offensive comment. Some fans expressed disappointment and called her out for being fatphobic, while others defended her, pointing out that the incident happened over 10 years ago and that she may have grown since then.
Fans of Emily Blunt express disappointment after a clip resurfaces of the actor fat-shaming a waitress during a talk show appearance in 2012. Blunt's remarks have sparked backlash online, with many highlighting the impact of her words on the waitress, who was likely a fan. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being mindful of the impact of words, particularly for public figures.
Fans of Emily Blunt are expressing disappointment after a resurfaced clip from a 2012 talk show shows the actor fat-shaming a server at Chili's. Blunt recounts the encounter, mocking the server's size, which has sparked backlash online. Many commenters highlight the impact of Blunt's words on the server, who may have been a fan tuning in to see her favorite star. The incident serves as a reminder that words matter, especially for public figures, and highlights the need for greater awareness and education around body diversity.
Former "Dancing with the Stars" pro Cheryl Burke opened up about the fat-shaming she endured during her time on the show, including comments from viewers and fellow professionals like Maks Chmerkovskiy. While Chmerkovskiy apologized years ago, Burke admits that finding closure is difficult due to the constant scrutiny of her body throughout her dancing and competition career. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and loving the body she has been blessed with. Despite the challenges, Burke credits the show for saving her and providing a distraction from difficult times in her life.
Valerie Bertinelli, in an Instagram video, criticizes diet culture while wearing the outfit from her 2009 Jenny Craig ad. She emphasizes that health is not determined by body size and that one's worth as a human being is not dictated by their appearance. While her message about body acceptance resonates, her comment about feeling fat still perpetuates the idea that being fat is negative. Activist Aubrey Gordon suggests using more specific language when describing negative body feelings to avoid associating them with fatness. Gordon also highlights the influence of corporations profiting off of body image insecurities.
Lizzo has been dropped from consideration for the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show following allegations of sexual harassment and fat-shaming made by three former dancers. The scandal has caused a backlash, prompting the NFL to remove Lizzo from consideration for the 2024 spectacle. Lizzo's team is now struggling to salvage her career and reputation as more people come forward with similar accusations. Lizzo denies the allegations, but her former dancers have shared sordid stories of their time touring with her, including claims of a sexually charged environment and failure to pay employees. The lawsuit has resulted in Lizzo losing over 120,000 followers on Instagram.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie criticized Donald Trump for sharing a doctored video that insulted Christie's weight, calling Trump a "spoiled baby" and saying that the country needs a leader, not a child. Christie, who has been open about facing insults over his appearance, emphasized that he has not struggled with his character and would put it up against Trump's any day.
Lizzo expressed her frustration with online bullying and criticisms about her weight, which she sees on a daily basis, in a series of now-protected tweets. She said that the constant talk about her weight is making her hate the world and even consider quitting her music career. Lizzo also clarified that she is just trying to live and be healthy, and her body looks the way it does even when she eats clean and works out. Throughout her career, Lizzo has been an advocate for body positivity and called out ignorant and bullying comments about her weight and obsession with thinness.
Lizzo responded to anti-fat comments about her on social media, expressing frustration with the constant criticism of her weight and body. She emphasized that her weight has nothing to do with her brand and that she is simply trying to live and be healthy. Lizzo also expressed a desire to quit the music industry due to the hate she receives, despite her talent and body positivity message.
Combat sports star Paige VanZant has vowed to show her "real me" on social media after being fat-shamed on YouTube. The 29-year-old athlete revealed she has gained "probably 20+ pounds" and has been bullied online, but says the haters have helped her come to a realization. Going forward, she's vowing to continue showing the "real me" and be more authentic on social media.
The popular Australian kids' show, Bluey, has edited one of its episodes titled "Exercise" after viewers raised concerns about fat shaming. The episode features Bluey's dad, Bandit, starting a fitness regime after weighing himself on a scale and grabbing his belly. The edited version will be used for global distribution, and the ABC supports the decision to re-edit the program. This is not the first time the show has edited its content following controversy.