Hollywood has a lot of toxic beauty standards, and It’s not uncommon for celebrities to be body shamed, especially female stars. Lucky for us, many body-positive celebrities have taken a stand against these unrealistic stereotypes. Through their words and their actions, these body-positive celebrities showed us that we can love our bodies and all of their curves no matter what shape we are in. Their confidence empowers us to treat ourselves kinder and embrace our bodies.
So let’s see how these body-positive celebrities fight back against negative comments and show us everybody is beautiful in their unique way. Get ready for a boost of confidence!
The singer also called out society’s toxic beauty standards on women, saying “Because women are held to such a ridiculous standard of beauty. We’re seeing so much on social media that makes us feel like we are less than, or we’re not what we should be.” Swift used to be uncomfortable speaking about those comments and how they affected her, but eventually found the courage in hopes of empowering all of her female fans.
“People are shocked because I didn’t share my ‘journey,’” she added. “They’re used to people documenting everything on Instagram, and most people in my position would get a big deal with a diet brand. I couldn’t give a flying f***. I did it for myself and not anyone else. So why would I ever share it? I don’t find it fascinating. It’s my body.”
The model also shared her reason to be vocal about her body, saying "I hate that I constantly have to discuss my body because I don't know any man that has to do that. But what motivates me to continue to talk about my body is that I didn't have someone talking about their body when I was young.”
The singers once post a video of her praising her belly on her Instagram, writing "I started talking to my belly this year. Blowing her kisses and showering her with praises. I used to want to cut my stomach off I hated it so much. But it's literally ME. I am learning to radically love every part of myself. Even if it means talking to myself every morning. This is your sign to love yourself today!"
Kourtney claimed that she felt uncomfortable looking at photos of her thin physique saying, “When I’m super skinny, just know I’m not happy.” Kourtney also said that being extremely slim reflected her anxiety and involvement in toxic relationships. Thankfully, her husband, Travis Barker, was very supportive and he helped her to overcome her body issues. “Every day, Travis is like, ’You’re perfect. You’re so fine, you’ve never been better.’”
"I've been called man because I appeared outwardly strong," the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion shared. She then expressed her love for her body: "No, I just work hard, and I was born with this badass body and proud of it. […] I am proud we were able to show them what some women look like. We don't all look the same. We are curvy, strong, muscular, tall, small, just to name a few, and all the same: We are women and proud!"
He also didn’t want anybody to force themself to get that type of body. He spoke about overtraining, insomnia, bad depression, and suffering from the same three meals every day. After the film was done, Efron immediately took a break and treated his body better. It took the actor six months to feel normal again.
Hyland clapped back on her Instagram story, saying "I would like to put in a request for anyone who is concerned about my bread consumption to send it to Wells Adams because he is the sole person who knows about how much bread I consume on a daily basis. Thanks! Love you, mean it. 'K, bye."
This wasn’t the only time he spoke out against unrealistic beauty standards. The famous singer once questioned an ad that invited boys and girls to contour their bodies to look slimmer. He also encouraged his fans to love their bodies, saying “You are ONE of ONE and beautiful!”
These body-positive celebrities aren’t the only ones that stand up against toxic beauty standards. There are more stars who break the beauty stereotypes that society puts on women. Check out these amazing girls and give them the love they deserve!
So let’s see how these body-positive celebrities fight back against negative comments and show us everybody is beautiful in their unique way. Get ready for a boost of confidence!
1. Taylor Swift
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The singer also called out society’s toxic beauty standards on women, saying “Because women are held to such a ridiculous standard of beauty. We’re seeing so much on social media that makes us feel like we are less than, or we’re not what we should be.” Swift used to be uncomfortable speaking about those comments and how they affected her, but eventually found the courage in hopes of empowering all of her female fans.
2. Adele
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“People are shocked because I didn’t share my ‘journey,’” she added. “They’re used to people documenting everything on Instagram, and most people in my position would get a big deal with a diet brand. I couldn’t give a flying f***. I did it for myself and not anyone else. So why would I ever share it? I don’t find it fascinating. It’s my body.”
3. Ashley Graham
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The model also shared her reason to be vocal about her body, saying "I hate that I constantly have to discuss my body because I don't know any man that has to do that. But what motivates me to continue to talk about my body is that I didn't have someone talking about their body when I was young.”
4. Lizzo
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The singers once post a video of her praising her belly on her Instagram, writing "I started talking to my belly this year. Blowing her kisses and showering her with praises. I used to want to cut my stomach off I hated it so much. But it's literally ME. I am learning to radically love every part of myself. Even if it means talking to myself every morning. This is your sign to love yourself today!"
5. Kourtney Kardashian
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Kourtney claimed that she felt uncomfortable looking at photos of her thin physique saying, “When I’m super skinny, just know I’m not happy.” Kourtney also said that being extremely slim reflected her anxiety and involvement in toxic relationships. Thankfully, her husband, Travis Barker, was very supportive and he helped her to overcome her body issues. “Every day, Travis is like, ’You’re perfect. You’re so fine, you’ve never been better.’”
6. Channing Tatum
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7. Serena Williams
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"I've been called man because I appeared outwardly strong," the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion shared. She then expressed her love for her body: "No, I just work hard, and I was born with this badass body and proud of it. […] I am proud we were able to show them what some women look like. We don't all look the same. We are curvy, strong, muscular, tall, small, just to name a few, and all the same: We are women and proud!"
8. Zac Efron
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He also didn’t want anybody to force themself to get that type of body. He spoke about overtraining, insomnia, bad depression, and suffering from the same three meals every day. After the film was done, Efron immediately took a break and treated his body better. It took the actor six months to feel normal again.
9. Sarah Hyland
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Hyland clapped back on her Instagram story, saying "I would like to put in a request for anyone who is concerned about my bread consumption to send it to Wells Adams because he is the sole person who knows about how much bread I consume on a daily basis. Thanks! Love you, mean it. 'K, bye."
10. Charlie Puth
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This wasn’t the only time he spoke out against unrealistic beauty standards. The famous singer once questioned an ad that invited boys and girls to contour their bodies to look slimmer. He also encouraged his fans to love their bodies, saying “You are ONE of ONE and beautiful!”
These body-positive celebrities aren’t the only ones that stand up against toxic beauty standards. There are more stars who break the beauty stereotypes that society puts on women. Check out these amazing girls and give them the love they deserve!