Published 22:05 IST, January 24th 2020

Lizzo, Sofia, Jameela - Hollywood celebs who are spearheading body-positive campaigns

Hollywood is slowly edging towards a more body-positive outlook with the efforts of celebrities like Lizzo and Jameela Jamil. Read on to know more about it.

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Several actors, singers and celebrities are working towards promoting a positive body im. In last couple of years, se celebrities have stood up to body shamers and critics telling m that everybody deserved to feel confident and comfortable in ir skin. Here is a list of Hollywood celebrities who have spearheaded body-positive campaigns:

Lizzo

Lizzo is often dubbed as queen of body positivity who confidently struts in front of those who body shame her for being a plus-size celebrity. She has battled stereotypical im of white-skinned or thin singers and has been vocal about body shaming that goes on in industry. In an interview with a leading entertainment portal, Lizzo had reportedly said that when people look at her and say that she is being brave, she prefers to disagree with m. She tells m that she is just being herself and that has thing to do with being brave.

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Sofia Vergara

Modern Family star is also a spokesperson of body-positive movement. In an interview with a leading daily, Sofia Vergara reportedly spoke about negative influence of social media on body positivity. With rise of fitness and wellness culture, actor said it is also harming women. As an example, Sofia Vergara shared if she sees ar woman’s fitness habits, it makes her constantly think if she is exercising eugh or eating eugh greens. She thus advises everyone to feel confident in ir own skin.

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Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil had appeared in October issue of a fashion magazine where she made sure that editors did t Photoshop her body. She had stretch marks on her body but she made editors promise that y would t edit her stretch marks. Jameela even tweeted about it saying that one should “embrace” ir stretch marks as y are t objects of shame.

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Melissa McCarthy

One of well-kwn Hollywood celebrities, Melissa McCarthy is all about body positivity. Most of interviews that she goes for focus much more on issue of her body. But actor reportedly said that she is “weirdly healthy” and hence does t bor herself about it. She is also trying to instil same thought process into her daughters. Breaking stereotypical concept that only thin make it to Hollywood, McCarthy has emerged as a successful star.

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Also Read: Australia: Lizzo Volunteers At Foodbank For Those Affected By Bushfires

Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow is a Canadian model who shot to fame after appearing on a reality show, America’s Next Top Model. Although she did t win show, she became a big name in fashion industry. model has a skin condition called vitiligo and she uses her position to spread awareness about it. Harlow seems to have broken stereotype of perfect models and paved way for a number of or girls with similar skin conditions.

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Im courtesy: Lizzo Instagram, Sofia Vergara Instagram, Jameela Jamil Instagram

Also Read: Lizzo Volunteers At Food Bank For Australia Bushfires Relief

22:05 IST, January 24th 2020