Episode 19: The Audacity of Body Shamers: A Deep Dive into Celeb-Fueled Body Positivity

Recently, several celebrities have been outed for being too fat, too thin or told old. Pop star Ariana Grande uploaded a TikTok video asking people to be more mindful of commenting on bodies. Grande's video was candid and straight forward. What makes people comfortable enough to force their insecurities on others? Take a weekend ride we me as we discuss the harmful impacts judgments have when people are outed for not fitting impossible beauty standards.

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Ariana Grande addresses ‘concerns’ that she looks ‘thin’ in new pics. Emily Selleck April 11, 2023

Ariana Grande Says 'Healthy Can Look Different' While Addressing Body-Shaming Comments: 'Be Gentle' By Ingrid Vasquez April 11, 2023

People Who Mocked Chadwick Boseman For His Weight Loss Now Feel Awful And Hopefully It Teaches Them A Lesson. Rokas Laurinavičius and Greta Jaruševičiūtė (2 years ago)

 

Lizzo says the “discourse around bodies is officially tired” following body shaming comments. Ali Shutler 8th January 2023

Serena Williams, Body Shaming and the White Gaze "This is me, and this is my weapon and machine." Talia Smith 04 June 2018

Serena Williams body shamed by Romanian billionaire, husband Alexis Ohanian defends her in style. Serena Williams was apparently 'body shamed' by a Romanian billionaire who said her weight and age did not allow her to move easily in Tennis.

Adele: ‘It’s not my job’ to make fans feel better about my weight loss. Ben Cost November 15, 2021 Updated: Jan 07, 2021

Halle Berry Claps Back At Commenter Critizing Her Nude Photo. Alyssa Morin. April 11 2023

Jason Momoa gets body shamed for ‘dad bod’ but fans are having none of it: ‘Go home internet, you are drunk.’ Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent July 11, 2019

15 Male Stars Who’ve Been Body Shamed, From Leonardo DiCaprio to Jonah Hill. Women aren’t the only ones in Hollywood who deal with trolls. Ashley Boucher October 15, 2021

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