Celebrities Who Are Pushing For The Body Positivity Movement Forward
“I’ve just never cared what people think. It’s more about whether I’m happy, confident, and feeling good. That’s always been my thing.”
Society has always been a stickler when it comes to the standards it wants to see in people. These standards are especially stricter for those in the limelight.
They often look down on individuals who have belly rolls or worry lines. Stretch marks are something they believe should be covered, along with any imperfections in the body.
The sad part about all of this is that it often drives celebrities to opt for harmful coping mechanisms. However, things are looking up as more and more of them start to embrace themselves.
There’s really no pleasing them, so many celebrities have learned to love themselves instead and embrace what society deems flaws. It’s a significant confidence boost, and it’s something their fans are grateful to learn from them.
One major aspect that the media scrutinizes is a famous personality’s weight. This has been one of the primary issues that put pressure on many of them. It’s a toxic view where even those who are thin are still judged.
You can’t be too big, by their standards, or too thin. You can’t even be just right; this is why the celebrities on our list are commendable for showing that self-love is more important than what others say.
1. Lizzo has been a significant part of the modern era’s body positivity movement. If you’re wondering how she became the confident woman she is today, it all started with her loving herself.
? lizzobeeating / Instagram, © lizzobeeating / Instagram2. The weight of Amy Schumer has played a role in some of her sketches, but when it took a personal jab on social media, she responded: “I like how I really look. That’s my body. I love my body for being strong and healthy.”
? MICHAEL GERMANA / STAR MAX / EAST NEWS, © Brian To / WENN.com/agefotostock/East News3. Iskra Lawrence is another plus-sized model strutting with confidence. It wasn’t always an easy journey, but she knew that her uniqueness would make her stand out in her field.
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4. As a person who is always in the limelight, Kelly Clarkson knows how to tune out the haters and focus on how she can stay confident and happy, especially with her body.
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5. Melissa McCarthy is a legend for speaking out about society's expectations of women. It hasn’t stopped her, though; she even brought attention to how society expects women to compete with each other.
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6. Dieting is one of the biggest mechanisms they teach to lose weight. It’s a love-hate relationship, mostly hate, and Oprah has seen the negative side of it. She further pondered that the effort she put into trying to fit into the mold could have been better spent on letting go and just loving how she already is.
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7. Christina Aguilera has heard all the criticisms, whether it was when she gained weight or when she lost some. Now she just tunes it out and focuses on herself.
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8. Many women in the sports industry, like Serena Williams, have faced obstacles in their journey toward body positivity due to insults thrown their way. Fortunately, Serena is wise enough and committed to being a great role model for her daughter.
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9. Jennifer Lopez has appeared in numerous magazines and has been admired for her curves, but despite being viewed as sexy by many, it hasn’t been an easy journey for her to appreciate her assets.
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10. One of Ashley Graham’s biggest achievements is being the first plus-sized model to be featured in Sports Illustrated. She has advocated for breaking barriers in a world where being perfect is what gets you famous.
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11. Beyoncé got the word ‘bootylicious’ into the dictionary after advocating for women to appreciate their shapes by showing how she loves hers.
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12. Unfortunately, Mindy Kaling has been called all kinds of hateful names. She shared her perspective on this matter:
“I’ve never called myself ‘body positive,’ because my relationship with my curves and scars isn’t overtly political—it’s wildly personal. And it isn’t always positive. I take enormous comfort in the body positivity movement, but I think of myself as something more like ‘body tolerant.’”
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13. Rihanna has struggled with her fluctuating weight, which has been quite unstable. Fortunately, her confidence is very much in control; look at how she has taken the reins with her empire.
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14. Demi Lovato struggled with weight fluctuations and eating disorders until she sought help and emerged triumphant. It wasn’t something she wanted others to experience, so she showed the world the naturalness of her photos.
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15. Like Lena Dunham, many of us can struggle with how our bodies look, especially when weight is involved. But as long as the end goal of your journey is to love yourself, the progress is worth it.
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It’s already especially hard when a few people judge it, and although everyone’s struggle with their body is valid, there is a noticeable difference in how much scrutiny celebrities face. These celebrities who are advocating for body positivity are paving the way for others to feel comfortable with who they are.
Have you faced struggles like theirs? You can tell us about it in the comments; we’d like to hear from you.
