12 Celebs Criticized for Their Curves

When you’re a celebrity, you need to get used to constant gossip, regardless of how perfect you look. And unfortunately, Hollywood hasn’t always been the most supportive of its curvy and plus-size members. And while we’re living in a more body positive era, things weren’t this way until pretty recently. Here are all the celebrities who have been unnecessarily criticized and body-shamed by the media for their appearances.

Britney Spears

As if poor Brit hasn’t been through enough as is, besides her mental health and conservatorship issues, the media has ruthlessly attacked her for gaining weight after her breakdown. As the song “Piece of Me” puts it, “ ‘I’m Mrs. she’s too big now she’s too thin.’”

Britney Spears performs during Now! 99.7 Triple Ho Show 7.0 at SAP Center on December 3, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

2. Jessica Simpson

How could the media turn around and call one of the most beautiful angels of Hollywood fat? Jess has always had curves, and they’re always been focused on that rather than her vocal chops. When she gained a little weight, the media said she “ballooned” and called her “out of shape.”

3. Tyra Banks

Supermodels have always been criticized for their weight, even if it fluctuates just a little bit. However, when Tyra gained weight and was blasted in the tabloids for an unflattering swimsuit pic, she called out the paparazzi for creepily waiting to find the worst angles and make money off them.

4. Christina Aguilera

So what if Christina gained a few pounds? She’s just as iconic as she’s always been, but the media didn’t see it that way. After multiple pregnancies, she understandably gained some weight, and after she showed up at a tribute concert for Michael Jackson, people had nothing but unkind things to say about her body.