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7 Celebrities Who Faced Brutal Fat-Shaming In Media
Kate Winslet Following her 1997 role in Titanic, Kate was subjected to unbelievably sickening media criticism about her weight. In fact, while she was wearing the below dress, one reporter said, "Kate's a little melted and poured into that dress. You know, she just needed two sizes larger, and it would have probably been okay." Kate has since spoken out about the damaging effects it had on her, recalling that tabloid journalists would frequently comment on her size and guess her weight. Joan Rivers even made a joke suggesting that if Winslet had lost a few pounds, the Titanic wouldn't have a 2024 interview with 60 Minutes, Kate became emotional as she recalled confronting a reporter who had body shamed her, saying, "I hope this haunts you." Jessica Simpson In 2009, photos of Jessica Simpson in high-waisted jeans led to widespread media ridicule, branding her as "fat." This incident is a notable example of how mainstream fatphobia was in early '00s pop culture. Jessica's sister, Ashlee, publicly defended her, criticizing the media's focus on weight, calling it "belittling to all women." Jessica has talked about the lasting impact this particular appearance had on her. In a 2023 interview with Glamour, she discussed how the public scrutiny confused her children, and she told them, "I wish I could explain it." Tyra Banks After what appeared to be a photoshopped paparazzi photo of Tyra Banks in a swimsuit surfaced in 2007, tabloids mocked her with headlines like 'Thigh-ra Banks' and 'America's Next Top Waddle.' Tyra decided to address the criticism, by wearing the same swimsuit on The Tyra Banks Show, telling critics to, 'Kiss my fat ass." Over the years, Tyra has acknowledged that her show America's Next Top Model promoted certain toxic body standards. In 2025, during the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, she admitted to making "dumb" statements and emphasized that while the show made significant strides in diversifying the fashion industry, it also had its shortcomings. Christina Aguilera During the late '90s and early '00s, Christina Aguilera faced media scrutiny about her body, especially as she transitioned from her teenage years. 2002 was when Christina faced the most criticism, which was when her song "Dirrty" was popular. Many times, the media would focus on her appearance or sexuality over her music. In a 2024 interview with Glamour, she expressed her frustration with the media's fixation on her body and sexuality, stating, "I just don't give a fuck about your opinion." Nicole Richie Nicole Richie was often labeled as the "fat friend" on The Simple Life with Paris Hilton in the early '00s. This mischaracterization highlights the unrealistic body expectations that were rampant at the time. The media's portrayal of Nicole was often contradictory and invasive. In 2006, her weight loss became a focal point for media speculation. She openly acknowledged to being "too thin" and expressed concern about the message it sent to young girls. She ended up getting professional help, including consulting a nutritionist and a doctor, to address her openness about her struggles has contributed to ongoing conversations about mental health, body image, and the need for a more compassionate media landscape. Oprah Winfrey In 1985, during her first appearance on The Tonight Show, Joan Rivers questioned Oprah Winfrey's weight on national television, suggesting she should lose 15 pounds to be invited back. Oprah has recounted this experience, sharing that she remembers Joan saying to her, "Tell me why you are so fat." Throughout the '80s and '90s, Oprah's weight was a frequent topic in tabloids and media outlets. She has even said, "Making fun of my weight was a national sport." Headlines often used derogatory language, with one 1990 TV Guide cover describing her as "bumpy, lumpy, and downright dumpy."Oprah has also elaborated on how the media's focus on her weight impacted her personal life. She has recounted avoiding social events, such as declining an invitation to Don Johnson's Christmas party in 1988, because she felt "too fat" to attend. She also admitted to internalizing the ridicule she faced, stating, "I have to say that I took on the shame that the world gave to me." Renée Zellweger Renée's 2001 portrayal of Bridget Jones in Bridget Jones's Diary subjected her to intense focus on her physical appearance. To authentically represent the character, Zellweger gained approximately 30 pounds, a decision that sparked extensive media commentary. Despite the character's relatability and the film's success, discussions often centered on Renée's weight gain rather than her performance. In a 2017 interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, she expressed discomfort with the praise she received for losing weight after filming, highlighting how such comments perpetuate unhealthy body standards. I am sure you have more to add to the list, so let us know in the comments or by sharing in the anonymous comments form below. We may do another version to shed light on this, so it stops happening once and for all!
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Ugly war breaks out between former American's Next Top Model stars
Former America's Next Top Model: All Stars winner Lisa D'Amato has ripped the show's Tyra Banks and Janice Dickinson in a new interview with The Los Angeles-born D'Amato found fame on the small screen opposite Tyra Banks on America's Next Top Model in the show's fifth cycle in 2005 before winning America's Next Top Model: All Stars six years later, in 2011. Not averse to controversy, D'Amato has made headlines in the years since criticizing Banks - and now Janice Dickinson - over aspects of the reality series. 'I think that Tyra's heart and soul has just like zero moral compass - she thrives on profiting off young girls' pain and sorrow, and still to this day, I don't think she's evolved - I don't think she's taken any accountability,' D'Amato told D'Amato said she feels that Banks is still all about manipulation and glossing over the type of trauma that she's caused - not only to viewers but to contestants of America's Next Top Model.' has reached out to multiple reps for Banks for comment in response to the latest round of remarks from D'Amato. Dickinson and D'Amato appeared on a 2005 episode of the reality show together titled The Girl Who Gets a Boob Job. Asked for her thoughts on about the stalwart model, D'Amato said, 'When people ask me about Janice Dickinson, still to this day, I'm mostly irritated because she's the self proclaimed 'first supermodel" or whatever - first of all, that's not true ... there's not one thing she has done that has made a positive impact in her entire career. 'She's just a puppet to whatever is trending, she hasn't escalated or raised anyone up. So when people ask me about her, I'm really confused - I don't know ... there's nothing inspiring and she just does whatever's trending.' Asked if Dickinson did anything specific to her when she was on the show, D'Amato said, 'Yes, she started a fight with me for no f***ing reason because the show told her to - her whole career is her playing the victim, being a drug addict, and being the Simon Cowell of America's Next Top Model, and also the entertainment world. 'I'm just over it, like f*** Janice Dickinson, next question please.' A rep for Dickinson told in response, 'Janice has never made it a secret that she was brought onto ANTM to be a Simon Cowell-esque character, which was the climate of the time. 'During Janice's time as a judge, she was in an active addiction and she's had to work hard to maintain that sobriety, while also working hard to take responsibility and make amends with people she did hurt. Dickinson's rep explained to that 'it's important to note she is the only judge who has ever apologized and met up with many of the girls, now women, to discuss their experiences on the program,' while standing 'in solidarity with many of the contestants.' 'Janice has stood Janice is very sorry to hear Lisa didn't have a great experience, both on the show and afterwards, but she wasn't a judge on that cycle and therefore, doesn't know Lisa or why she's being brought up.' In recent years, D'Amato has focused her energies into projects including her ongoing modeling career, other reality shows and a musical catalogue, among other endeavors. She has more than 274,000 followers on her primary Instagram account. and was te subject of a a 2024 Reddit thread under the ANTM subreddit titled, 'I think Lisa D'Amato is actually probably a genius,' The original poster said: 'If you think about it, she actually is very successful in modeling, singing, and now as an entrepreneur. 'Its like life gets boring for her because she just automatically succeeds at everything without having to try too hard so in order to "not be bored to death" she does her crazy antics.' The poster went on to say that they felt D'Amato was 'just too smart for her own good and life probably "bores" her as a result so she acts super outrageous to stay entertained.' D'Amato strongly agreed with the assessment, telling exclusively, 'I would say that is 1,000 percent true - I do get very bored. 'I don't have fear, fear doesn't hold me back - I look at fear in the face and I jump right towards it with a f***ing sword! I jump into fires - yeah, that quote is correct, it's so funny.' She described her career path as 'eclectic,' detailing the different endeavors she's explored professionally. 'I've put out three albums in Electra Rap, I've worked with some of the best producers in Los Angeles,' D'Amato said. 'I've modeled since I was 12-years-old, worked with some of the best brands in the world. I went on America's Next Top Model - won the All-Stars.' D'Amato has also been seen on the 2024 docu-series Dark Side of Reality TV; and reality shows such as Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars and Shark Tank, the latter of which she successfully pitched Dare-U-GO!, a bib with airtight sealing that can store food. D'Amato (who is mother to two sons, ages 11 and eight, with her estranged spouse) said that when she 'became a mom,' she 'invented a product' she saw a need for. 'I went on Shark Tank with it and got a deal - it sells in 22 countries,' D'Amato told adding that she has multiple licensing deals linked to the business. D'Amato told she is currently residing in Southwestern Europe caring for her ailing father, who is battling Type 2 Diabetes and multiple sclerosis. She said they 'came as medical refugees' thinking he could get better healthcare there than in the states. 'My dad was not well - I took him out of the U.S. and he's thriving,' D'Amato said. 'The USA was basically eating him alive and made my dad like a vegetable while robbing him blind. Since moving my family - I guess it's the new American dream to get out of the United States!' D'Amato told she was going to continue her life living abroad and has 'a new show coming out um on a major network' this fall, in addition to her ventures involving Dare-U-GO!, as well as real estate investments. 'I'm just going to continue um living the best life I can,' D'Amato said, 'and trying to create the best life for the people I love.'
Black America Web
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Tyra Banks Returns For Netflix's America's Next Top Model Docuseries
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Tyra Banks is stepping back into the spotlight of America's Next Top Model (ANTM) —but this time, behind the scenes. In a rare move, the supermodel-turned-TV mogul has agreed to participate in an upcoming Netflix documentary chronicling the history of the iconic modeling competition series. Read more inside. Entertainment Weekly exclusively reported that the Netflix and EverWonder Studio produced docuseries will offer a deep dive into the legacy of ANTM , which ran for 24 cycles from 2003 to 2018. Banks, who hosted and executive produced 23 of those seasons, sat down for an interview that will be featured in the multi-episode series. While no premiere date has been announced, the documentary promises to explore the highs and lows of the show that helped shape the reality TV landscape and redefine beauty standards. Although Banks rarely revisits the series in long-form projects, her recent public reflections suggest she's ready to engage with the show's complex legacy. At the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, she acknowledged past missteps, saying she 'said some dumb s—' on the show, while also defending ANTM 's role in advancing diversity on television during a time when it was sorely lacking. Over the years, ANTM has faced growing criticism, especially after fans began reevaluating the show during the pandemic. Former contestants have spoken out about problematic photo shoots, including racially insensitive challenges and reports of misconduct. In EW 's 20th anniversary oral history published in 2023, cycle 4 alum Keenyah Hill defended one controversial shoot, distinguishing between artistic intent and racial mockery. Banks' team has also responded to backlash, explaining that the show's more provocative concepts were attempts to challenge industry norms that idolized lighter skin and straighter hair. 'The intention was to spotlight underrepresented beauty ideals,' a spokesperson told EW , referencing photo shoots that featured textured hair and darker skin. Despite the controversies, ANTM 's influence is undeniable. It launched the careers of numerous models, sparked global spinoffs, and helped Banks build an entertainment empire. Though the show hasn't returned since its final cycle aired in 2018—and no 25th season is currently in the works—the upcoming Netflix docuseries offers fans a chance to revisit the show through a more critical and reflective lens. With Banks back at the center of the conversation, ANTM is once again ready for its close-up. SEE ALSO Tyra Banks Returns For Netflix's America's Next Top Model Docuseries was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Angel Reese brings WNBA flair to fashion's biggest night with jaw-dropping 2025 Met Gala outfit
Angel Reese at Met Gala 2025. Image via: Savion Washington/ Getty Images Angel Reese , one of the WNBA 's brightest stars and a rising icon in both sports and fashion, made her appearance at the 2025 Met Gala. The Chicago Sky forward arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday night as part of the Met Gala's official host committee, joining other influential figures like Sha'Carri Richardson and Lewis Hamilton. Angel Reese turns heads at the 2025 Met Gala with a bold Thom Browne look Angel Reese, who made waves last year by attending the Gala and playing in a preseason game less than 24 hours later, proved once again she can balance basketball and beauty without missing a beat. Reese was dressed in a stunning two-piece ensemble by American designer Thom Browne. The WNBA standout's looks reflected this year's theme, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' Her outfit featured a cropped suit jacket with lace-accented sleeves, a corset-style waist, and a long skirt with a dramatic train, an homage to both structure and elegance. Completing the look were bold rings, sparkling earrings, and old Hollywood glam makeup that gave her presence a timeless edge. On the red carpet, Reese was asked to describe her look in three words. 'Versatile. Chic. Classy. Tailored. Tea,' she said, summing up her vibe. Fans lit up social media the moment her photos dropped. Many were quick to compare this year's outfit to her 2024 debut, with several noting that her Thom Browne look this time around raised the bar even higher. In her own words to Vogue, Reese said, 'It's always been both: basketball and fashion,' Reese shared. 'But I was a fashion girlie from young too. Like—let me find this picture my mom sent—I was always in my mom's closet, putting on her stuff. I liked to carry a purse. Hair done. I wanted to look put together. I still do.' She even recalled practicing her walk, watching America's Next Top Model, and dreaming of moments like this. Further, Reese, alongside rapper and songwriters Megan Thee Stallion and Doechii, were seen trying out dishes at the Met Gala. Also Read: Savannah James attends Met Gala 2025 without husband LeBron James — Here's why The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron was originally slated to be an honorary co-chair for the high-profile fashion event, but an unforeseen injury forced him to bow out, turning Savannah James' solo appearance into one of the most buzzed-about moments of the night.
American Military News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- American Military News
Lucy Markovic, who competed in ‘Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Fashion model Lucy Markovic, who first gained popularity as a competitor on 'Australia's Next Top Model' before professionally modeling for luxury brands including Givenchy and Versace, has died. Elite Model Management NYC, which represented the model, announced Markovic's death Thursday on Instagram. Markovic, remembered as a 'bright shining light,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, the management firm said. She was 27. Markovic suffered a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which the Mayo Clinic describes as a 'tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins in the brain.' A brain AVM disrupts the vital exchange of blood between the lungs and heart. It's unclear what causes a brain AVM. In Thursday's announcement, Elite also remembered Lucy for her 'incredibly dry sense of humor,' her warm and magnetic personality, and her love for modeling. 'She brought elegance, strength, and beauty to her work,' the statement continued. 'But more than that, she brought herself — her warmth, her laughter, her light.' Markovic's sister Jelena Markovic also confirmed the model's death Friday morning. In a joint Instagram post with her sister's account, Jelena mourned her sister, writing, 'words will never express the mark you left on all the people around you.' Jelena said she could not believe that her 'little Bambi twin' was gone and that her heart was broken 'in an infinity of pieces.' Lucy Markovic of Australia's Gold Coast first showcased her modeling abilities as a 16-year-old contestant on the ninth season of 'Australia's Next Top Model' in 2015. Markovic proved herself a strong competitor in her debut, taking the top slot in the first catwalk challenge. When Markovic wasn't the top-ranked model of the season, she was consistently safe. She only faced the threat of elimination twice across 12 episodes, including in the finale. Ultimately Whittlesea's Brittany Beattie won the the title of 'America's Next Top Model' and a spread in Elle Australia. 'I'm just really proud of myself right now. This is what I wanted to show you guys from the start, that I could do this,' she told judges in the finale. Despite losing to Beattie, Markovic's modeling journey was far from over. In the years since, the model has posed for brands including Armani, AllSaints, Cult Gaia and Staud. She was also featured in Vogue Singapore, Vogue Korea and Vanity Fair Italia. Throughout her career, Markovic also appeared in fashion campaigns alongside modern modeling's most notable stars including Bella Hadid and Alex Consani. Before her death, Markovic sought to release her fitness app, her sister said on Instagram. Jelena shared behind-the-scenes footage of Markovic posing in active wear while lifting weights. 'Your ambitions were always so high,' Jelenea said. 'In fact your dream was to be a Victoria Secret angel, and now you will be walking with all the Angels in heaven. They will all be jealous of you!,' Jelena wrote. 'We will keep your happiness and energy in our hearts and will focus on all the amazing moments you had in your life. For now, fly free, enjoy your journey and we will see each other again on the other side. We love you Lucy, forever.' ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
