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Loading...Superstar Talents Adele and Christina Aguilera Criticized for Being “Fat”
Instead of focusing on a woman’s talents or successes, why do people so often concentrate on a woman’s appearance?
Karl Lagerfeld, head designer for Chanel, had the following to say about the super talented singer Adele in Metro World News:
“The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice.”
Beautiful face…yes!
Divine voice…yes!
Too fat…no! And even if she were who cares! Adele has one of the most remarkable voices I’ve ever heard and has accolades to boot both in the United States and in England.
In fact, did you know that Adele is the first artist to sell more than 3 million copies of an album in a year in the UK? Or that her album 21 is the longest running number one album by a female solo artist on the UK albums chart?
Adele is also the first living artist to have two top five hits in both the UK Official Singles Chart and the Official Albums Chart simultaneously with her two albums 19 and 21 and her two singles “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You.” The last artist to achieve such a feat was the Beatles in 1964.
In the U.S. Adele has also become the first artist in history to lead the US album chart concurrently with three Billboard Hot 100 number ones – “Set Fire to the Rain,” “Rolling in the Deep,” and “Someone Life You.”
Luckily Adele doesn’t let comments like Lagerfeld’s bring her down. She is confident with who she is and is proud of her body.
“I’ve never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines,” says Adele.”I represent the majority of women and I’m very proud of that.”
Christina Aguilera is another superstar talent that has been heavily criticized (and mocked) by the media for her appearance and weight gain this year.
While the haters constantly harp on her weight and choice of dress, like Adele Aguilera is proud of what she sees starring back at her in the mirror.
“As long as I’m happy in my own skin, that’s all I need,” said Aguilera in an interview with US magazine. “I’m happy with where I’m at. I have a boyfriend that loves my body. I love my body. My son is healthy and happy. That’s all that matters.”
In an interview with Marie Clare, Aguilera delivers her message of confidence again.
“I’ve been criticized for being on both sides of the scale. It’s noise I block out automatically. I love my body….I happen to be very confident in my own skin. It takes time to get to that place, but it’s all about embracing yourself and your body.”
I’m so happy to see two such talented women embracing their bodies and exuding confidence despite not criticism for fitting the ultra-skinny Hollywood norm. This is the type of message women and girls need to hear. After all, confidence – at any size – is the best kind of beautiful!
What do you think? Are women celebrities criticized for their appearance too harshly? Is there pressure for women celebrities to be thin?
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+ add your ownI'd rather be fat, and look like Adele or Christina than be thin. People should be concerned about their own weight, not the weight of others.
Christina Aguilera, she is AWESOME !
Its sad how most people and the media criticize anyone who doesnt fit into there unrealistic idea of what size and shape are considered acceptable or attractive. Both of these women are beautiful and real. They dont feel the need to be anorexic and aspire many women to have courage who dont fit in this norm set by the media. This the reason why so many young girls have eating disorders, depression and become suicidal. We are teaching our children that unless they are extremly thin, they are not worthy.
love the skin you're in...
I think "fat" Christina looks better than "skinny" Britney, who is pure talentless trash. Team Xtina.
Both Adele and Aguilera are fantastic artists and should not nother about comments from jealous old men!
There are enough deceased female artists with chips on their shoulders and heavy drug problems as it is: Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston. We don't need more victims.
Anorexia are rampant aswell as drug abuse among female celebs. Natural beauty lasts longer, but what's most important for me is the artistery: voices, lyrics, performances.
CC C; trust me, Adele is no size 6 but she is a 10 on the Richter scale of talent. And this was proven during on Grammy night when she walked away with practically every award given during the evening's event. And, she is very pretty, has a fabulous voice, and I'm going out to buy her Grammy winning album.
Yes; some celebrities self-destruct because they cannot handle what comes with fame and money. But far more do not succumb and many who do (like Robert Downey) spend years battling their demons, but eventually are successful in keeping those demons at bay. We have a substance abuse problem in our society that reaches far beyond celebrity.
too much demand for artists give them psychological problems. are people really sadistic creating their norms unconsciously?... sigh.
Of course anorexia is something to be concerned about but being overweight is un-healthy too. Still, it should be about the talent, not the looks.
Completely out of context.
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