Adele
Adele was always celebrated for embracing her appearance before she experienced dramatic weight loss after the pandemic, and when her appearance changed, the reactions spanned the gamut, from praise to disappointment. Adele frankly stated that she was body-positive when she weighed more and is still body-positive now.
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Rebel Wilson has often discussed the pressure women in and out of Hollywood deal with to fit a thin ideal, and in movies, she was often cast as the “bigger funny girl.” In 2020, her famous “Year of Health” transformation changed how casting directors and fans saw her and sparked a debate about how famous women’s bodies often become public property.
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After her critically acclaimed performance in Precious, actress Gabourey Sidibe spent years refusing to let critics define her by her size. Later, she underwent weight-loss surgery, which many believed was a betrayal. She explained that it was a personal health decision, and the move showed that body confidence and a changing body can both co-exist.
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