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Plus-size model Tess Holliday pushed back against critics who shamed her bikini photo on a yacht, posting a message about self-love and blessings while continuing her mission to champion body positivity.
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.
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.
Plus-size model Tess Holliday has criticised Gwyneth Paltrow's diet, which involves intermittent fasting and bone broth for lunch. Holliday, who has previously spoken out about living with an eating disorder, said Paltrow's diet was "exhausting" and "not normal". Several dietitians on TikTok also criticised Paltrow's routine, which includes promoting restrictive diets such as intermittent fasting, paleo, and detoxing. Holliday urged people to feed their bodies and not be afraid of carbs or fat.