In society, there are certain expectations placed on how people should look, even though we are all different and unique in our appearances. Celebrities face these expectations too, and being in the spotlight can make it even more challenging for them to be their authentic selves due to potential judgment from others. That’s why it’s inspiring to see some celebrities embracing their natural features and being true to themselves.
1. Serena Williams
Serena Williams, a remarkable and strong tennis player, clearly shows the results of her hard work on her physique. Like many girls, she used to think that being different was something negative and felt ashamed of it. However, she now embraces and appreciates her body, and we love witnessing this empowering transformation in women.
2. Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence fought to have her voice heard when she resisted losing weight for her role in Hunger Games. She recognized the fame of the novels and the character’s portrayal as a starving girl fighting to win the hunger games, but she also considered the predominantly young female audience.
She expressed concern about young girls feeling restricted in dressing up as Katniss due to body weight expectations. She emphasized the importance of not letting those thoughts affect her mindset.
3. Camila Cabello
Singer Camila Cabello bravely opened up about the impact of beauty standards on her mental well-being when she wears bikinis at the beach. She explained, “I wanted to talk about this because we see pictures of women and praise them for looking good, for looking fit or ’healthy.’ But what is health if you are so fixated on what your body looks like that your mental health suffers, and you can’t enjoy your life?”
4. Lizzo
Lizzo’s music has always promoted body positivity, and it’s no surprise that she also stands up for the body positivity movement in interviews. She believes in supporting everyone because her message is all about inclusivity. As she puts it, “Inclusivity is what my message is always about.”
5. Rachel Bloom
Rachel Bloom, the writer and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, is open about embracing her flaws and challenging the stigma around normal female hormone cycles. She recently shared a photo of her acne during the filming season, acknowledging how the busy schedule and hormonal cycle contributed to breakouts.
6. Andie MacDowell
In an interview, the 63-year-old actress shared a surprising question she was asked about aging and losing her beauty. The question shocked her, and she responded by saying she doesn’t feel like she’s losing her beauty but rather experiencing a different kind of beauty. She believes aging is not about losing beauty and confidently expressed that she has never felt more beautiful.
7. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez proudly showcased her strong muscles, expressing that she feels like Superwoman. Sharing a picture of her athletic physique, she defies stereotypes and demonstrates that it’s possible to be both feminine and muscular.
8. Reese Witherspoon
The actress from Legally Blonde openly expresses that she feels more at ease in her 40s compared to her 20s. With 43 years of life experience, she believes she has gained a unique perspective and has meaningful things to share. Embracing her gray hair and fine lines, she appreciates the wisdom and personal growth that comes with age, preferring her current stage in life over being 25.
9. Aidy Bryant
Aidy defied societal standards that dictate how women’s bodies should look by embracing self-acceptance and disregarding others’ opinions. In an interview, she shared her perspective: “What if I put all of that energy into just trying to like myself and focus on the things I actually want to do, as opposed to this thing that’s like a made-up concept? And I’m not kidding, my entire life changed after I did that.”
10. Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham broke barriers and shattered beauty standards by becoming the first plus-size model to grace the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover. She continues to defy expectations by embracing her pregnancy journey and courageously sharing unfiltered photos that celebrate her stretch marks.
