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US public figures addressing social media body-shaming

Overview

Public figures in the United States have recently addressed online body-shaming and criticism regarding their physical appearances.

Paige Hyland, a former ‘Dance Moms’ star, denounced what she described as “diabolical” comments on an Instagram post. She responded to accusations that her appearance promoted unhealthy eating habits, asserting that she is naturally thin and has no history of eating disorders. Hyland urged for a more inclusive body-positivity movement.

Similarly, television personality Francesca Farago addressed social media criticism regarding her postpartum body. Farago defended her right to post her normal life without being accused of promoting eating disorders, stating, “Me simply existing in my body & posting my normal life is not promoting an ED.” She also noted the physical exhaustion associated with motherhood and recent health challenges.

Entities

Dance Moms · Jesse Sullivan · Paige Hyland · Francesca Farago

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Francesca Farago defends body image amid postpartum criticism

    Francesca Farago has used social media to confront body shamers and critics, defending her postpartum body and denying allegations that her content promotes eating disorders.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Paige Hyland denounces diabolical body‑shaming comments on Instagram post

    Ex‑‘Dance Moms’ star Paige Hyland condemned hostile Instagram comments accusing her of an eating disorder, calling them “diabolical” and urging inclusive body‑positivity.

Sources

theblast.com · usmagazine.com