Published 15:44 IST, October 29th 2020
Lili Reinhart addresses fans who gained weight 'just like her': 'Don't explain yourself'
In a recent Twitter post, actor Lili Reinhart asked fans to not 'explain' themselves to those who 'comment' on their weight. Read further for more details.
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Riverdale star Lili Reinhart recently shared a piece of advice for those who have gained weight just 'like her' during the pandemic. Taking to her Twitter handle, Lili Reinhart, in a long tweet-thread, addressed the issue and informed fans that no one needs to 'justify the way they look to anyone'. More so, Lili added that someone, who comments on an individual’s weight gain is 'incredibly insecure' and opined that confident and level-headed people don’t insult others.
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Lili Reinhart endorses body positivity
Furthermore, Lili Reinhart asked fans to remember her advice, when any random person in the future feels the need to comment on other’s appearances. Concluding her address, Lili mentioned that people who body shame others are dealing with their own insecurities and further asked her fans to move forward with love. Take a look at Lili Reinhart’s tweets:
If you’ve gained weight during this pandemic— like me and millions of others— just know that you don’t need to justify the way you look to anyone. You don’t need to “explain” yourself.
— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) October 29, 2020
Fans on Lili's thought on body positivity
thank you for saying this. it means alot to hear something like this when it seems like lately i’ve been seeing more negativity than positivity on this subject
— anastasia (@reinhartsdreams) October 29, 2020
@lilireinhart thank you for these encouraging words.
— alexandra_princz (@alexand18426446) October 29, 2020
I made this painting and these pillows inspired by your amazing work and poems, you inspire me so much!
I hope you see it ❤️🌹🌸🌷 pic.twitter.com/Ld83jRjRJi
Similarly, if you've lost weight during the pandemic, you don't need to explain yourself to anyone.
— the satanic panic (@BarWench_) October 29, 2020
Health struggles, mental health struggles, food insecurity, etc. You don't owe anyone anything.
Earlier, in a virtual conversation with talk show host Jimmy Fallon, Lili Reinhart joked about how her quarantine weight gain will affect Riverdale. The actor mentioned that she and her team have to finish three days of shooting for an episode, which the team was filming in March before the lockdown. She joked that the cast members will be significantly tanner and added that she might have gained weight during quarantine, which will make her look different in the rest of the episode.
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All about Riverdale:
Riverdale follows the story of Archie, Betty, Jughead and Veronica, who live in a town that is rife with sinister happenings and blood-thirsty criminals. The show stars actors like K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes in the leading roles. Created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the show streams on Netflix.
15:44 IST, October 29th 2020