Many celebrities refuse to follow strict body standards for fear of being judged. With so many advertisements bombarding women today, many of them develop unhealthy obsessions with weight, body shape, and size.
Those celebrities enjoy showing off their bodies via Instagram, regularly posting pictures of themselves at the beach, the pool, or the gym, and feel confident and happy with their bodies. Whether it’s Lizzo, Kate Hudson, Demi Lovato, Sam Smith, or Tyra Banks, we’ve got them all right here.
Tess Holliday
Tess Holliday, a body-positive model, established the hashtag #EffYourBeautyStandards to criticize beauty ideals that emphasize thinness and particular body types. At a size 22, Holliday was immediately signed by MiLK Model Management, making her the biggest plus-sized model in fashion history. People were outraged and perplexed when she recently revealed that she battles anorexia, wondering how someone so outspoken about appreciating her body can also deal with an eating disorder.
“I am plus size, but I advocate for diversity and larger bodies, so I think for people hearing me say I’m anorexic was extremely surprising,” Holliday remarked in a recent interview with Good Morning America. The greater issue, according to Holliday, is “a lack of diversity and representation in the world,” even when it comes to eating disorders and who has experienced and may still experience them.
Ariel Winter
Ariel Winter was raised in front of the cameras on the popular television program Modern Family, and as her body started changing during adolescence, she encountered a lot of body negativity. She attributes her ability to accept her own figure to her sister and Sofia Vergara, her co-star. Winter underwent breast reduction surgery as well, and she has been extremely transparent about it, her challenges, and how her own mother treated her physical appearance.
Ariel Winter was emancipated while still a minor. The Modern Family star had announced the end to her years-long custody drama. “I’m really lucky I have an amazing support system and lovely people in my life who have given me the support and guidance to have been given this wonderful opportunity.”
Demi Lovato
Singer Demi Lovato has struggled with addiction, mental illness, and eating disorders. Lovato had been open with their fans about their struggles on social media and in interviews. She has been open about her struggles with body image.
But Lovato has been embracing her body on their road to recovery and is finding balance with diet and exercise. Lovato says to Self Magazine: “Typically, I do a lot of circuit training. I love training in MMA and mixed martial arts. That’s how I get a lot of my cardio in. I also love training in jiu-jitsu. I incorporate cardio in my strength and conditioning, so every time I work out, I do cardio and strength, too.” She is an advocate for the body positivity movement.
Serena Williams
In a 2017 essay posted on Reddit, tennis great Serena Williams discussed the physical criticism she experienced, stating, “I have been told I don’t belong in women’s sports — that I belong in men’s — because I seem stronger than many other women do.”
Williams spoke about how she overcame her body’s criticism for having so much strength in an interview with the rapper Common. “Who says I’m too strong? This body has enabled me to be the greatest player I can be.” Williams continued, “And now my body is in style, so I feel good about it. Like, I’m finally in style! It took a while to get there.” Williams is married to Reddit co-founder and executive chairman Alexis Ohanian. They have a daughter, Alexis Olympia.
Iskra Lawrence
Iskra Lawrence, a supermodel, is renowned for displaying her undamaged beauty in pristine Aerie advertisements and Instagram pictures. The proponent of body positivity thinks it’s important to be truthful about what a real body looks like. To dispel the unrealistic beauty ideals, women have been forced to live with for decades—ideas that result from things like cellulite being edited out of model and celebrity photos—Lawrence frequently posts photos and videos showing her untouched body, like a video showing how she uses shapewear and posting pictures of herself that show cellulite.
Lawrence normalizes the fact that even a model’s body doesn’t fit the impossibly narrow beauty standards. She has been upfront about what makes her feel comfortable while putting together a formal dress on her Facebook page.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox, a transgender woman of color, has advocated for body positivity for all people regardless of size, shape, gender, or skin tone. Cox believes that everyone should respect and love themselves for who they are. She has battled for media coverage of trans people and supports them. She posed naked for an Allure photoshoot to promote body acceptance and awareness.
In 2021, the actress collaborated with Smirnoff on a World Pride campaign. Cox undoubtedly supports body positivity in sectors that primarily focus on race and gender. She emphasizes the significance of using pronouns and the proper vocabulary and maintains that trans people are beautiful regardless of how they look or portray femininity. She realizes her privilege as a passing woman with access to high-end cosmetic treatments and supports her trans sisters.
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham dislikes the phrase despite being the first “plus-size” model to appear on the covers of Sports Illustrated and Vogue. Fighting for size inclusion, the model and mother publicly declare that she is a size 16. In an interview with WSJ magazine, Graham stated, “My brand is about confidence, owning who you are, and being honest with you. “That, in my opinion, is tremendously representative of my podcast, YouTube channel, and Instagram. When I was in middle school, high school, and before arriving in New York, I wished I had someone as genuine, honest, and open.”
Wearing what is comfortable for her, beginning with undergarments, contributes to her confidence. Graham told E! News, “I have a big white couch that carries all my bras and shapewear.” Since you never truly know what your clothing will be, I employ an approach to layer several different materials, lengths, and heights on the stomach.
Amber Riley
The track “BGE” (Big Girl Energy) from Amber Riley’s EP Riley was released in 2020. Amber Riley is well known for her role in the hit TV show Glee. She lives by the song’s message, which is to love your body and be proud of who you are. The performer stated to People magazine, “Just be kind to yourself,” said Riley, who released her single “BGE” (Big Girl Energy) from her self-titled EP RILEY.
“Don’t look outside of yourself for answers. I made that mistake very early on in life. And here now I’m 34; I’m still figuring things out about myself, about my body, but be kind to yourself. You don’t owe anybody a specific body type. You don’t owe anybody, whether big or small, you don’t owe anybody that.”
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling is an acclaimed comedian, actress, producer, and writer who has found body acceptance via motherhood. While Kaling usually skipped meals before events like the Oscars, she had to stop after becoming a mother. After having children and entering her 40s, Kaling has discovered how to let go.
She now proudly displays her body in attractive shapewear and is outspoken about accepting the self-image she sees in the mirror. According to Kaling, “I enjoy eating at restaurants and at home, and I dislike putting restrictions on my diet. And [today] I do not beat myself up about that as long as I am getting enough nutrients and feeling like my heart and lungs are receiving actual exercise.”
Aidy Bryant
Aidy Bryant, a comedian and cast member of Saturday Night Live, joined the show in 2012 at 25, making her one of the show’s youngest cast members. Bryant learned about self-deprivation and dieting while growing up in Arizona, the home of tank tops and shorts, but she now realizes how crucial it is to appreciate your body, regardless of its size or form.
Her work on the comedy series Shrill provided a ground-breaking analysis of the fatphobia that people with larger frames experience while demonstrating how this prejudice is simply one element of a person’s existence. The program was dubbed “the Mona Lisa of body-positive television” by Vice. The show follows body-positive millennial Annie on her journey to self-confidence and a better career.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys, a musician, was open about her attempt to go bare and stop using makeup in 2016. Keys created her skincare line, Keys Soulcare, with the goal of empowering people to accept their natural beauty without making wearing makeup a must for attractiveness. The singer adds that unhealthy body ideals hurt both males and girls.
She says. “It’s just never been that way. But I love my body, and I have to say I’ve always felt very positive about my body. The only time that I didn’t feel positive about my body was when someone else injected their opinion about my body on me — and that’s when I was young.” Keys insists that we often feel good about ourselves until someone tells us not to. “Then we’re like, ‘Well, maybe something’s wrong with us,’ because we hold other people’s opinions in such high regard,” she says.
Jameela Jamil
Actress and proponent of body positivity Jameela Jamil has experience dealing with eating disorders. She talked about starving herself for the photoshoot in an Instagram post from January 2021, where she uploaded a picture of herself that she felt was “too heavy.” Added her, “Eating disorders are an awful and distressing condition. It was my slippery slide to losing all sense of reality and all my time, energy, drive, and joy, which is why I harp on and on about diet culture.” I Weigh is a podcast and online community that Jamil founded to advance inclusivity.
She criticizes influencers who promote “quick fixes. “If you want to change your body, get bigger or smaller or more muscular, then you do. But Christ, do it slowly, carefully, and fully informed by healthcare practitioners and certified experts. No quick fixes. You aren’t broken, and lasting change happens incrementally and sensibly.”
Lili Reinhart
The Riverdale actor tweeted in March 2022, “Reminder to myself, and to all—you don’t need a flat or perfectly toned stomach to wear a crop top.” “These “summer body” fashions are harmful. Regardless of how it appears, your body is prepared for the summer. Don’t let it prevent you from having fun.” “I wish I hadn’t grown up in a time where the media worshiped only one size of women,” the actress shared.
“My body has carried me through 25 years of life. All my scars, tears, trauma… I wish I could love it more, even when it doesn’t look like it did when I was 20.” In May 2021, the star opened up about living with depression for 11 years. Reinhart noted it’s important to “prioritize yourself when needed, take time to rest. Surround yourself with good people and high vibrations.”
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts, Hollywood’s enduring sweetheart, has always carved her own path when it comes to body image. Eschewing the pressure to conform to Hollywood’s often restrictive beauty standards, Roberts embraces her natural beauty with confidence. Known for her radiant smile and authentic style, she has gracefully aged in the spotlight, declining to cave to the extreme youth-preserving practices that are all too common in the industry.
Her presence on the red carpet, often donning outfits that celebrate rather than hide her figure, sends a powerful message about self-acceptance. Roberts’ approachable and real persona resonates with fans worldwide, reminding us that true glamour comes not from a perfect figure but from self-assurance and poise.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears has ridden the rollercoaster of fame with her body image under the ever-watchful eye of the public. From her pop-princess days to her more recent personal battles, Spears has reclaimed her body narrative as a symbol of her autonomy. She often shares candid snapshots of her life and body on social media, breaking the pop culture mold of airbrushed perfection.
By highlighting her workouts, dance routines, and unedited photos that showcase her natural body, Spears champions the idea that self-love is not about fitting into a predefined mold. Her journey through the peaks and valleys of body scrutiny has transformed her into an icon of resilience and authenticity, inspiring many to celebrate their bodies as a testament to their unique journeys.
Rihanna
With her label Savage x Fenty, Rihanna has slain the illusion that beauty is only reserved for a certain body type. Her collection includes an inclusive underwear line with cup sizes ranging from 32A to 40DDD and sizes from XS to 3XL. At her Savage x Fenty show during New York Fashion Week, the singer and entrepreneur also promoted size inclusivity by using models of all sizes and shapes, including expectant women.
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty lingerie show proved the time for inclusivity and body positivity is now. Because Fenty Beauty has changed the diversity standard, beauty brands are starting to diversify their campaigns by adding more women of color to their PR lists, social media pages, in their ads, and so forth.
Lauren Ash
The Superstore alum again opened up about body acceptance while celebrating her birthday in February 2022. “We live in a society where birthday cards poke fun at people getting older. Where 30 is considered ‘old’ and women who celebrate their bodies are ‘looking for attention or ‘trying to act younger than they should,’” Ash captioned an Instagram post at the time.
“Make no mistake, I celebrate my body today (and all days) because I am grateful it is healthy and strong, and I refuse to criticize it as I did for so long. … I am so GRATEFUL I get to be here to celebrate another year living in this gorgeous body that never deserved the negativity I put upon it for so long.”
Jennifer Lopez
Lopez got honest about the pressures she felt to look a certain way according to what others dictated. She has always embraced her curvaceous form, but not everyone in the entertainment business shares that opinion. At the beginning of her career, J.Lo received a lot of flak for her now-famous figure. She was even urged to reduce weight at one point.
“They’d say, ‘You should lose a few pounds,’ or ‘You should do this or do that,’” the Hustlers star told InStyle in May 2018. “It finally got to the point that I was like, ‘This is who I am. I’m shaped like this.’ Everybody I grew up with looked like that, and they were all beautiful to me. I didn’t see anything wrong with it. I still don’t!”
Ireland Baldwin
Ireland shared: ‘I have spent many years starving myself, binging, purging, measuring, stepping on scales, spitting food into my purse and all around ruining my body because some troll told me I’ll never be as thin and beautiful as my mother.’ Ireland claimed that despite occasionally having “difficult days,” she adores food and is pleased with her physical appearance.
‘I love my body,’ she said. ‘I love the way it moves. I love how I feel about it. Sure, I have my insecurities. I know many of you assume I am filled with lip filler, breast implants, and Botox but even though there’s absolutely nothing wrong with any of those things, I am not, but hell! All you had to do was ask!’
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez, a singer and actor battled the autoimmune disease lupus and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017. As a result of the transplant, she must take medicine for the rest of her life, which can induce weight changes. Gomez is discovering how to love her body, even the scar from her kidney transplant, which she first sought to cover up after experiencing body shaming on social media and in the media.
Gomez did not hide her scar when she posed in a swimsuit for her friend’s body-positive swimwear line on Instagram. “This was also a moment in my life where I had fluctuations in my weight,” she said. “I’m very honest with the people on my team, so I didn’t want to wear anything tight. And then I tried this dress on, and I felt so beautiful.”
Beyoncé
To be in shape for her Coachella performance, Beyoncé followed a strict diet, which she chronicled in her Netflix documentary Homecoming. “To meet my goal, I’m limiting myself to no bread, carbs, dairy, meat, fish, or alcohol. And I’m hungry,” she said in the documentary. When she’s not training, she has a more relaxed diet.
“I always treat myself to one Sunday meal when I can have whatever I want. Usually, it’s pizza, which is my favorite indulgence,” she told Shape Magazine. The mother of three has been in the news for embracing her body and being honest about weight and the complications of weight gain and self-image after giving birth.
Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello, a singer and Cinderella actress has shared a TikTok video praising her body. Cabello states in the video, “I simply minded my own thing while running in the park to be healthy and active. And I wasn’t tucking in my blouse, which exposes my tummy. I was running and acting normally—someone who does not always tuck it in—and I thought, “Damn.” However, I later had to remind myself that fighting your body is very last season.
She concluded, “I am thankful for this body that allows me to do what I need to do. “We are actual women with fat, stretch marks, cellulite, and curves. And we gotta own that, baby.”
Cardi B
Rapper Cardi B shared her daily diet in The List. She claims, “I only eat twice a day.” I have a large breakfast and a large dinner. Detox teas are also a favorite of Cardi B. She claims I can’t do Teami every day, so I do it twice a week. Cardi B is the “artist of the moment,” an explosive chart-topper, and the body-positive role model we didn’t know we needed.
Cardi B doesn’t accept responsibility for her appearance, dispelling myths about plastic surgery and responding to critics who call her overweight. She makes no apologies for having plastic surgery. It’s a myth that those who get cosmetic surgery aren’t “body positive.” However, the premise behind body positivity is that your body is yours and you have the power to change it if you choose (not because society tells you “have to”).
Halsey
Halsey, a singer, has kept her exercise regimen largely a secret. However, she shared one of her favorite workouts while preparing to perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She admitted to doing several sit-ups at HollywoodLife.com. They felt strongly about describing the work that made their incredible suit after appearing on Saturday Night Live. They also said it was a “strange feeling” to have viewers compliment their appearance.
“The body behind all those compliments the other night was wearing a custom-tailored outfit and lighted perfectly after much testing, so I could feel good and do my job,” they wrote.
“I do not want to feed the illusion that you’re meant to feel and look ‘great’ immediately postpartum. That is not my narrative currently.”
Bella Hadid
Model Bella Hadid loves green juices. “I order a lot of green juices and keep them around on set. I have ginger shots in a cooler, and I’ll drink one if I’m feeling low.” As for meals, Hadid says, “I’ll usually have salmon or chicken and veggies. I like having a good protein meal because I get tired if I overeat.” Bella Hadid has opened up about her struggles with mental health, including what it’s like constantly being compared to her sister and fellow model Gigi. “I was the uglier sister.”
Many models have begun standing up against sample sizes, but this wasn’t the case when Bella started seven years ago. “I remember a stylist talking about my weight because I couldn’t zip up,” she said. “Looking back, I think, yeah, because a Saint Laurent sample size from the runway was just not a real size for anybody.”
Gigi Hadid
“Eat clean to be healthy, have a burger to stay sane,” says model Gigi Hadid to Harper’s Bazaar. Hadid also has some go-to dishes from her preferred nearby eateries. I could eat their small arugula salad every day, she declared, “I love The Smile.” Hadid enjoys boxing at a neighborhood gym.
Boxing accomplishes that for me, according to Hadid: “I need a sport that wakes me up and that I can get better at.” “Gotham Gym feels like my older brothers when I walk in.” They don’t give a damn about my figure or how I look as a model. They are interested in my punches, and I want to be judged in my athletic space because that’s what I find pride in,” she said.
Martha Hunt
Model Martha Hunt tries to eat clean before a runway show. “I’ll have Greek yogurt or eggs for breakfast, sushi for lunch, and salmon/chicken/or meat with vegetables and healthy carbs for dinner,” Hunt said to The New Potato. “I eat more than usual because the workouts burn many calories.”
“I’ve had scoliosis since I was 14, so that’s something that I’ve had to overcome. I used to focus on that during casting, thinking: everyone’s staring at that. But things started to happen to me once I started focusing on my best qualities rather than worrying about things that made me insecure. And if there’s one piece of advice I would give to women is, just focus on the best things about yourself — and that will help you propel even further in whatever it is that you’re looking to achieve.”
Madonna
The Queen of Pop claims that despite having an incredible physique, Madonna works extremely hard to maintain it. She tells Life&Style, “I wasn’t born with Gisele Bundchen’s figure. “You have to work for it.” Ashtanga yoga is Madonna’s preferred form of fitness, which she practices six days a week. According to Madonna, ashtanga is far more physically demanding than other forms of yoga. It’s similar to dancing; Madonna claims to follow a macrobiotic diet in terms of nutrition. She claims, “I eat a lot of fish.”
Madonna reminds everyone that what women should and shouldn’t wear is not law. Still, a standard set by a society that only “young” and “beautiful” women who are slim should wear revealing clothes and show their bodies, whilst women of a certain age should stay covered up.
Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea shared with her Instagram followers how she maintains her flat abs. She claimed that “for me, diet is what does the trick.” “My abs start to show more when I eat relatively basic/clean, such as whole fruits, meat, and vegetables.” The rapper has a history of speaking candidly about her body image, including her fears and realistic viewpoint. However, it was her most recent interview with TODAY Australia that inspired some real serious talk on body confidence that applies to just about everyone.
“Some days I want to crawl into a cave because I don’t feel confident at all, and then other days I feel great,” Azalea said about her own body image. “I think it’s like that for all human beings, not just young women. I think being confident 100 percent every day is something to aspire to, but I don’t think it’s humanly possible for anybody.”
Caelynn Miller-Keyes
Caelynn Miller-Keyes, a former Miss North Carolina and current Bachelor star, has begun a vegan diet. In a video on YouTube, Miller-Keyes claims, “I’ve been attempting to become vegan. Fish has been very difficult for me to give up after I gave up dairy and meat. I’m following the same procedure I used with beef. I used to allow myself to eat meat once a week, and I’ve been replacing it with fish.”
Vegans are more susceptible to a vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 deficiency might cause some negative effects that are permanent. Doctors encourage vegans to continue taking vitamin B12 supplements to avoid health issues like constipation, exhaustion, weakness, anemia, and appetite loss. Those following a vegan diet may want to be extra careful to ensure they consume enough iron, zinc, vitamin D, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Ally Brooke
Ally Brooke, a singer, claims that taking part in Dancing with the Stars helps her maintain a healthy lifestyle. I strive to strike a balance, Brooke told Women’s Day. But I’ve noticed that I perform better when I eat well in the morning before practice. In addition to attempting to eat fruit throughout the day, Brooke said she enjoys eating fruit and nutritious carbs for breakfast, such as porridge with bananas.
The 28-year old singer revealed that she was often referred to as the “fat one” in the group Fifth Harmony and was body-shamed by the media. “People said I was ‘the fat one’ and all these things, and especially in one moment when we were shooting a music video, we were in bathing suits, and I didn’t feel at my best,” she said.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande, a singer, changed her diet because she cares for animals. Grande said to Mirror: “I love animals more than most people. But I believe that adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet can lengthen your life and improve your general well-being. It can be challenging to eat there, but I just stick to what I know — veggies, fruit, and salad — and then I’ll have something else when I get home.”
Ariana has expressed the wish that she could prevent her fans from ever feeling bad about themselves. “I think the thing that I want to instill in them most is [the message that] you are loved, and there are so many different kinds of beautiful. You are beautiful today if you have 10 cupcakes and beautiful tomorrow if you do a juice cleanse. You’re beautiful because of who you are.”
Maren Morris
Country singer Maren Morris admits to working up an appetite while on tour to Women’s Health Magazine. “I give it my all while I’m on the field. I’ll feel terrible if I don’t eat soon after burning all those calories watching the show.” According to Morris, skinless chicken over spinach with lemon vinaigrette is a fantastic example of one of her post-show lunches. While traveling, Morris collaborates digitally with a trainer. Morris typically works out with strength training moves like pushups, squats, and planks, but she doesn’t like all of them. The worst exercises, she believes, are squat lunges. “They’re so difficult because my thighs and butt are the areas where I need it most.”
The Grammy winner, who shares son Hayes Andrew with husband Ryan Hurd, explains that it wasn’t easy at first to feel like herself after her body was “borrowed for nine plus months, plus postpartum.”
Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson, an actress, has achieved her ideal weight after deciding to make 2020 her “Year of Health.” Wilson admitted to Today that she enjoyed walking and was astonished by how much.
Strangely, she never imagined she would enjoy hiking or climbing hills. “Who would have imagined that would be entertaining? However, it’s damn good. Get that air in your lungs and go outside. I now consistently do that because I truly, really love it.” Wilson added that she cherished lifting weights. “Ladies, don’t be scared of doing weights; I frickin’ adore it. You just feel extremely powerful as a result, “She spoke. Wilson has discussed her weight loss publicly, with the public taking an interest in her approach to health and wellness.
Nicki Minaj
Rapper Nicki Minaj claims to follow a low GI diet plan and eat a reduced sugar and starch diet. Minaj stated in a conversation with Allure magazine, “Despite being naturally small, I have a hard time keeping the additional weight off. And I detest exercising. Being on a treadmill is unbearable for me. That bothers me mentally. I simply stop eating sugar and starches when I need to lose a few pounds.”
Nicki uses her place in the public sphere to promote body positivity in the best ways. Kanye West and Nicki Minaj teamed up in 2018 to take on body shaming and double standards. “Nicki just rapped on a song that we’re talking about dealing with body shaming,” he said.
Behati Prinsloo
According to model Behati Prinsloo, “Usually, I have a routine for my workouts. People can’t just show up whenever, so I have to adjust my attitude depending on how I work out. I’ll perform it three or four times a week if I’m very dedicated. Even if it’s just going to the beach and walking, if I’m not doing anything, I’ll do it twice a week, or at least once a week if I’m being lazy.”
She also mentioned that she had cut out various foods from her diet after watching the documentary What The Health. “I’ll never again eat bacon. Never in my life will I eat a hot dog again. I’m going to give the origin of my meals a lot of thought.”
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian likes keeping her workouts straightforward. Kardashian acknowledged this in a conversation with E! News “Every day, I work out for approximately an hour and a half with heavy weights. I don’t engage in much cardio.” Keeping a healthy diet is another goal for Kardashian. “I feel like I’ve been taught to eat much better than I used to. I used to love to just eat anything and anything, “She spoke. I have power over it now, so.
Unfortunately for Kim Kardashian and her loyal disciples, a study conducted by Toronto’s York University discovered that “slim-thick” imagery online causes more body dissatisfaction amongst young women. The family of influencers is regularly outed for egregious Photoshop fails. It’s become routine to digitally alter photos, the York University study said, “thus making the thin ideal even thinner and less attainable for the average woman.”
Lizzo
Lizzo embraces her body and has been a strong proponent of body positivity. People were furious when the singer shared a video on her Instagram story in the middle of December describing a 10-day detox she was doing that involved smoothies. Others believed she was finally becoming “healthy” by reducing weight, while others thought she was giving in to the pressure of diet culture.
Lizzo finally responded to both sides on Instagram, writing with a picture of herself flaunting her size, “I detoxed my body and I am still fat. I love my body and I am still fat. I am beautiful and I am still fat. These things are not mutually exclusive.” She is considered to be one of the body positivity movement’s icons.
Khloe Kardashian
According to Khloe Kardashian, who is encouraging her sisters to follow suit, she enjoys being hydrated. “I had to teach myself to hydrate myself more. I guzzle about 5 liters of water every day. I scream at Kendall and Kylie to drink more water.” Kardashian also makes sure she has access to nutritious substitutes. On the way home from the gym, she says, “I have a protein shake.”
The 38-year-old fame-hungry reality personality made headlines last year when she took considerable pains to have an unedited photo of herself taken off the internet after her assistant unintentionally posted it. It caused a backlash against the actress for her dramatic response and for highlighting that she had a real image that she was uncomfortable about and a fake image that she promoted. The diva engaged a crisis management firm that sent legal threats to those who shared the image.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton, a model, reality personality, and socialite, posted a video of her workout at home on TikTok. In the video, Hilton uses unusual equipment to perform pull-ups, hammer curls, sit-ups, and riding. She explains, “I thought it would be amusing to make a video about how people may exercise at home—with my Paris touch to it. Hilton claims that she gets enough exercise from living her daily life. Despite being perpetually occupied, “I never truly work out in real life since my life is like a workout.”
Hilton reflects on the early 2000s when photos of her and fellow young Hollywood stars would make for tabloid fodder. “There were unrealistic beauty standards that people used to look up to, that kind of waif unhealthy body type,” she says.
Tinashe
“An apple a day” is a credo that singer Tinashe said she takes very seriously. She says, “I love apples with a little peanut butter.” It is quick and easy, and you can find both of those things just about anywhere. Tinashe enjoys running as well.
People underestimate the overall harm that running does to your body, according to Tinashe. “High-intensity running bursts or uphill running are preferable.”
Mariah Carey
Singer Mariah Carey acknowledges that she doesn’t use a scale in her weight loss process.
Carey said to Shape.com that she would put on some of her older clothing to check if she had dropped weight. “Does this dress fit better than it did three years ago? I’d ask myself. After that, I’d think, “Ok, I’m good!”” People were also informed by Carey that she collaborates with a trainer.
Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has a good reason for sharing her fitness journey, which she calls “Hottie Bootcamp.” “I have a feeling that you’ll hold me responsible.
Additionally, I believe that if I go with you guys, I’ll be more inspired to act morally, “She informed her supporters. Megan stated in a post that increasing her water intake has been one of the things that have helped her become in shape.
Saweetie
Rapper Saweetie admits to a fondness of leg exercises at Women’s Fitness. “Squats and leg presses, I’d say. Even combining dancing with other dance skills like squatting. I keep trying to put it into practice.”
Saweetie enjoys preparing her own meals. I believe that if I’m not going to follow a rigid diet, I can still regulate my quantities by weighing out the components to make nutritious meals, she adds.
Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen follows a plant-based diet. Bundchen dislikes the word “diet,” though.
“I don’t call my dietary routine a diet, but rather healthy eating habits, so I may retain a high level of vitality and the mental clarity to live a productive and joyful life,” writes Bundchen in her book Lessons: My Path To A Meaningful Life, where she also mentioned how much she adores Pilates and yoga.
Candice Swanepoel
Balance in her nutrition is a top priority for model Candice Swanepoel. InStyle, she stated: “One meal will be lighter than the others during the day. I’ll likely eat something substantial around lunch so my body has time to burn it off.
Evenings are more relaxed, and I always eat a substantial breakfast.” In 2018, she was cruelly made fun of for her postpartum body on social media.
Christina Aguilera
The singer Christina Aguilera has struggled with her weight but has recently begun to accept it. Aguilera claims in an interview with L’Officiel Italia that she has “frequently struggled with anxiety and being overly critical of myself, but I have never stopped seeking new methods to push myself further without neglecting myself.”
Aguilera has also vowed never to diet. “Get over it; I am not going on a diet.”
Katy Perry
Singer and American Idol judge Katy Perry enjoys hot yoga, especially the CorePower Yoga approach. My battle with depression has been a dance, but hot yoga helps me let it all out,” Perry said. A healthy mind must first have a healthy body.
Perry also expressed how much she enjoys apple cider vinegar and incorporates it into her diet by using it to clean vegetables and as a water additive.
Nina Dobrev
According to actress Nina Dobrev, she enjoys strength training. “I didn’t do much strength training in the past; my only two forms of exercise were running and yoga.
I’ve never done strength training with weights or on such a strict schedule before, and now that I know how it all works and the science behind it, it’s completely altered my life. I eat much more than I used to.”
Chris Pratt
“In my most recent episodes of #WHATSMYSNACK, many people have complained that I appear to be too slim. I’ve even heard that I look “skeletal” by some, but just because I’m a man doesn’t mean I can’t hear your whispers. Body shaming is painful, “In March 2018, the Marvel actor posted something on Instagram.
He declared: “Therefore, I’m publishing a recent selfie of myself at what I believe to be a very healthy weight to demonstrate my confidence in my appearance. 500lbs. There is no body fat. Absolute JK, dudes. This is the skull of a T-Rex. hit you so hard. Omg.” Pratt admitted he had body image issues before losing weight for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. After four Marvel movies, two Jurassic Worlds (and another in production), Chris Pratt has established himself as an action hero.
Naomi Watanabe
Naomi Watanabe, who is frequently referred to as the Beyonce of Japan, has evolved from comedian to fashion icon, sitting front row at the Gucci SS18 show, to the creator of Punyus, her clothing brand that fits women up to size 22. Her strong attitude of body positivity remains constant despite the fact that she keeps adding new titles to her resume. Watanabe is the most followed person in the country on Instagram, with 9 million followers, and she uses that platform to advocate for openly appreciating oneself regardless of size.
Girls are encouraged by her brand and portrayal to dress whichever they want, to be comfortable, and to be fashion-forward. She encourages individuals to express their shape rather than conceal it by providing vibrant designs, vibrant colors, and form-fitting clothing.
Sam Smith
Not only is body positivity for women. A healthy body image and self-love apply to guys too. Sam Smith, a singer, took the initiative by reclaiming his own body by posting a shirtless selfie on social media last year. He vowed to “stop trying to change this chest and these hips and these curves that my mum and dad made and love so unconditionally” instead of trying to alter it.
Sam has been outspoken about their continuous struggle with their weight and body image as well as their difficult path to self-acceptance. Earlier in 2019, Smith revealed in a new interview that they identified as non-binary and spoke of “a war within my body”. Smith then asked fans to refer to them with gender-neutral “them/they” pronouns, calling it “an exciting and groundbreaking time.”
Paloma Elsesser
Paloma Elsesser, a body-positive activist and model, drew Pat McGrath’s attention on Instagram and was chosen to front her beauty line. Throughout it all, she has made sure to maintain her authenticity by using her Instagram following (which is 520k strong) to provide glimpses into her day-to-day life and open messages on body image and mental health in a culture that constantly tells us to size down.
Elsesser spoke up on letting go of her worries to promote body positivity, even if it meant exposing your flaws, in an interview for Glossier’s Body Hero campaign back in 2018: “I did this to illustrate that being fat isn’t a burden. It’s not humiliating or unsightly to be fat. To convince one individual that being large and plentiful is not BRAVE.
Eureka O’Hara
Since participating in Seasons 9 and 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, American drag artist Eureka O’Hara, also known by the stage name the “Elephant Queen,” has used their platform to promote body positivity, self-worth, and love. O’Hara, who is empowered by the ladies in their life, exudes a Southern charm that glistens with self-love while standing tall and proud of their curvy figure both on stage and online. And in their 2017 Gaga-like hymn Body Positivity, which they co-wrote with American actor Adam Barta.
“Due to the several relationships I’ve been in, it took me a long time to be comfortable in my own skin. People made it seem as though they liked me and found me to be so enjoyable to be around, but they were unable to identify any attraction they might have for me. These are the kinds of things that might seriously cloud your perception of your body.”
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks, a popular model, came out of retirement last year and, at the age of 45, became Sports Illustrated’s oldest supermodel. The trailblazing actress has always spoken out about her hardships as a model in a field that didn’t value women with curves and fought against outdated body stereotypes throughout her whole career.
Since she first graced catwalks in 1991, Banks has made the decision to appreciate the figure she has and, as a result, only work with businesses that share her appreciation of beauty. Through 24 cycles of America’s Next Top Model, the celebrity has helped project different sorts of beauty onto mainstream television, promote dialogues about race, orientation and size in fashion, and encourage others to do the same, regardless of your size or age.
Adele
Although Adele may not be particularly attractive in the eyes of the public, she does not let the critiques affect her or the 15 Grammy Awards, 18 Billboard Music Awards, Golden Globe Award, and Academy Award that she has won (to name a few).
She acknowledges having challenges with her “body image,” but she also says that she has more pressing matters to deal with. “Although I do struggle with body image, I do not allow them to control how I live. And the world is dealing with bigger problems than how I could feel about myself and other such things.” In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Adele said, “I’m not shocked or even fazed by it because my body has been objectified my entire career. It’s not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies.”
Oprah Winfrey
Ms. Winfrey, known as the “queen of talk,” is another famous person who is familiar with body shamers. She offers a fresh perspective on how much time and effort are lost if a woman only thinks about her appearance. “I reflect on the years I’ve wasted hating my weight and striving to lose weight. After feeling bad about every croissant, I gave up carbohydrates, went on a fast, started a diet, worried when I wasn’t on it, and then indulged in anything I wanted until the next diet. I could have spent all that energy enjoying what is.”
Oprah has always been a full-figured woman, but she reveals that it wasn’t until after an intensive class with Eckhart Tolle, studying his book, “A New Earth,” that she felt at peace with her body.
America Ferrera
When a reporter from Glamour asked the Real Women Has Curves star how she felt about being a spokesperson for curvaceous women, she answered directly. “I’m a normal-sized individual, Ms. Ferrera declared. “I wear a size 6 or 8—completely typical. I worry about my weight sometimes more than I do about acquiring it since it affects how people perceive and accept me. I do believe that if I tried to improve my physical appearance, people could question why she no longer feels confident in herself.” The detractors can never be appeased, right?”
She also said, “I’m now in an amazing place where my relationship with my body is about celebration and not about punishment. I’ve trained for triathlons starting in 2016, so when I got pregnant, I was in triathlon shape. I was very strong and healthy, and then I had a baby.”
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy is hilarious to watch on television. She is regarded as one of the leading proponents of body positivity, which is evident whenever she enters the public eye. Her positive attitude and self-assurance are so contagious that you can’t help but feel at ease in your own skin.
In a Redbook interview, the actress noted, “With women, there is this ongoing odd societal thing where we are always meant to be comparing ourselves with one another.” She accepts the similarities and criticisms with ease and instead enforces the following viewpoint: “What if everyone succeeds? Imagine how monotonous it would be if we were all the same.” Perfect, Ms. McCarthy. She also expressed concern when saying, “There’s an epidemic in our country of girls and women feeling bad about themselves based on what .5 percent of the human race looks like.”
Jennifer Hudson
Before being asked how it felt to be a plus-sized celebrity in Hollywood during an interview, Jennifer Hudson never gave the topic a second consideration. Ms. Hudson was caught off guard and even turned to make sure it was indeed her. “A size 16 is common in the Chicago neighborhood I’m from.
However, in Hollywood, everyone appears identical, so I stood out “The American Idol noted. Jennifer continued to promote body positivity while leading a healthy lifestyle in order to make sure that she was the only one who had the last laugh. By sticking to a strict regimen of portion control and exercise, Hudson eventually lost 80 pounds and went from a size 16 to a 6 and says: “I’m prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar!”
Amy Schumer
Do you think it’s true that Amy Schumer is considered plus size? In America, plus size is regarded as size 16, according to the stand-up comic and actresses. I’m between a size 6 and an 8, yet without my knowledge, I was published in Glamour’s plus-size edition, and that doesn’t feel right.
Amy responded to a comment on Instagram from a follower who thought she was thinner by saying, “I am opposed. I enjoy how I actually appear. I am that body. I cherish the strength, health, and attractiveness of my physique.” Thankfully, no insult was intended by her response, and the fan decided to apologize. In her movie I Feel Pretty, it was revealed the actress rejected the opportunity to have curves retouched in the film.
Ali Stroker
The first artist in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway was singer and actress Ali Stroker, who played Anna in Spring Awakening in 2015 and Ado Annie in Oklahoma in 2019. The 35-year-old performer suggested in a 2020 interview with Health that she doesn’t let her physical constraints stop her from pursuing her dreams.
She remarked in the interview, “Because I was injured when I was so young, it’s like, this has always been me. So it’s almost weird to even call it a diagnosis, and for a long time, I didn’t even use the word disability. I was like, this is just me. And so I was kind of thinking people were putting it on as a label, but I was like, wait, this is just me. It’s who I am. This is my life, my body, and it’s the way that I experience the world.”
Hilary Duff
The actor posted an unedited candid photo of herself at the beach wearing a one-piece bikini to Instagram in 2017. She stated in the caption, “Since blogs and publications love to publish ‘celeb defects,’ well, I have them!” “Luca, who was born five years ago, was the greatest gift my body has ever given me. My body is healthy and gets me where I need to go. I will be 30 in September. “Ladies, let’s be proud of what we have and stop wasting valuable time in the day wishing we were different, better, and unflawed,” she said in her conclusion.
The 34-year-old performer has acknowledged that her job has made her more conscious of her appearance. She has also felt pressure to look a specific way, which led her to have an eating disorder at the age of 17 that lasted for a year.
Lana Condor
“I know what it’s like to have an eating disorder and body dysmorphia — and also what it’s like to be a friend to someone who has that,” said Lana Condor, 25, an actor and the star of the Netflix hit To All the Boys I’ve Loved. You need to let go of the assumption that a particular body type is perfect because it isn’t.”
The actress claimed she became aware of a problem following the 2016 London premiere of X-Men: Apocalypse. She recalled thinking she appeared awful at the moment. Then, after viewing the pictures once more, I exclaimed, “Oh my God, Lana, how you were describing yourself and how you perceived yourself was so not the fact. It made it clear that there is much for you to improve.
Paulina Porizkova
The 57-year-old supermodel has spoken out against ageism before. It’s a movement that begs for more recognition, Paulina Porizkova stated in a 2022 interview with People. “Overall, as a person, I’m the greatest I’ve ever been,” she said. “I felt humiliated to be aging, and then on the other hand, you go, ‘But, I’m smarter, I’m better, I’m funnier, I’m more patient!'”
I’m kind of fabulous, the most fabulous I’ve ever been, and you don’t get to write me off because I have some wrinkles, sags, and gray hair now. “In fact, I’m just going to say, “You know what, this is me at my best,” out loud. Adapt to it! According to Atkinson, aging isn’t a failure. She commends Porizkova for defending it. The notion that we should be ashamed of the most natural processes is absurd because many people don’t have access to them.”
Winnie Harlow
The 28-year-old supermodel Winnie Harlow shot to stardom on America’s Next Top Model in 2014, and she’s determined to redefine conventional notions of beauty. She was identified as having vitiligo at the age of 4, a disorder that results in patches of skin losing their pigment. She stated in an Instagram post from 2019 that “my skin has changed so much in the last six years.”
“It ‘s amazing. Vitiligo’s evolution is lovely. Do not feel inferior because of your differences. My skin varies frequently, so I constantly have to learn new makeup techniques based on what works best for my skin at the moment. Just skin is skin. We shouldn’t evaluate someone based on their race or condition. My skin is always changing, much like our minds and spirits.
Jonah Hill
The 38-year-old actor, comedian, and director talked openly about expressing his own style in a 2020 interview with GQ. He also described how it took him a long time to realize that he had the same right to adore fashion as everyone else. “I always had an interest in personal style and fashion, but I was always a bigger guy, so I think it was the largest shift in my personal style, he added. “Even now, when I overhear someone talking about my position in the fashion industry or something similar, people will say, “That guy? The chubby character from Superbad?
“Realizing, whether I was large or tiny, that I actually can establish my own particular style,” he said, was his “turning point.” “That realization that it’s okay to be yourself was a major turning point for me. Nothing you don’t want to be is required of you.”
Emma Thompson
Since its debut in June 2022, Hulu’s Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, has received positive reviews from critics. It stars the British actor and playwright Emma Thompson, 63, who goes nude on-screen for the first time in her career. In a June interview with the New York Times about the part, Thompson disclosed that she had earlier in her career given in to dieting and even starvation in an effort to be “thin enough.”
She is now making sure she is a part of the revolution and urging others to follow suit. Saying, “No, I just happen to be this shape naturally,” is unfair. It’s dishonest, and it gives other women the willies,” she muttered. “Therefore, you had better be a part of the change if you want the world to change and the iconography of the female body to change. You had the best stand out, she advised.
Valerie Bertinelli
“I’m standing out in the rain because I’m doing my best to distract my mind from spiraling to a place of self-loathing because I saw a picture of myself today that made me want to do that,” the Hot in Cleveland alum shared in an Instagram video in December 2021. “I am not where I want to be right now, body-wise. I don’t know if I ever will be, but when I see it right in front of me, it really does send me down that path, and I am doing my best to be positive and more full of joy, and hopefully, my body will follow along. I’m not there yet.”
She ended her statement: “We can all give ourselves permission to feel joy, be intentional about it, and remember to be grateful. I am grateful, even through all the mess [because] there’s still good in all the mess.”
Jonathan Van Ness
They used to refer to it as “body positivity,” but now they use the term “body neutrality,” according to Jonathan Van Ness. The Queer Eye star explained why this language is so crucial in an excerpt from their book, Love That Story: Observations From a Gorgeously Queer Life, which was released by Marie Claire: The 35-year-old hairstylist claimed that body neutrality “allows for a more organically comprehensive interaction with these physical vessels we inhabit.” And the intention is to put more emphasis on what our bodies can achieve for us than on how they look.
“It’s OK for me to have days where I wish I looked a bit different as long as I realize that I can also enjoy a full, lovely, and meaningful life that coexists with those feelings,” they continued.
Ty Pennington
The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host and carpenter shared his opinions on aging and his experience being ridiculed online on Instagram in February. He began, “I recently released a video of myself dancing on the beach with my shorts hiked up. When there are many views, there’s also a lot of hate.”
“What was an honest moment of just trying to make my wife laugh was then ripped apart by strangers! Comments such as “gross,” “omg, he’s so old now,” “grandpa,” and “he got fat.” No, I don’t have a six-pack or lush hair (with frosted tips) anymore, but at 57, I’ve genuinely never been happier! Instead, I have wisdom, empathy, and life lessons! Anyway, all of this is to imply that I am a human being with feelings. I am older, but I still think it’s cool.”
Lena Dunham
The actress from Girls acknowledged that she had a different perspective on body acceptance when she thought about her own physique. She stated on Instagram in March 2020, “I’ve never dubbed myself ‘body positive’ since my relationship with my curves and scars is incredibly personal and not outwardly political. And it’s not always a good thing. Although I consider myself to be more ‘body tolerant,’ I find a great deal of solace in the body positivity movement.
Years after her popular HBO program ended, the writer retaliated against detractors who had attempted to disparage her appearance. “But one narrative I take issue with, largely because it’s a story I don’t want other women, other people, to get lodged in their heads, is that I should somehow be ashamed because my body has changed since I was last on television.”