" chunky , bumpy , and downright dumpy . "
1.Kate Winslet
2.Jessica Simpson
In 2009, photos of Jessica Simpson in high-waisted jeans led towidespread media ridicule, branding her as “fat.”
3.Tyra Banks
After what appeared to be a photoshopped paparazzi photo of Tyra Banks in a swimsuit surfaced in 2007, tabloids mocked her with headlines like “Thigh-ra Banks” and “America’s Next Top Waddle.” Tyra decided to address the criticism, by wearing the same swimsuit onThe Tyra Banks Show,telling critics to, “Kiss my fat ass."
4.Christina Aguilera
During the late ’90s and early ’00s, Christina Aguilerafaced media scrutiny about her body, especially as she transitioned from her teenage years.
5.Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie was often labeled as the “fat friend” onThe Simple Lifewith Paris Hilton in the early ’00s. This mischaracterization highlights the unrealistic body expectations that were rampant at the time.
6.Oprah Winfrey
In 1985, during her first appearance onThe Tonight Show, Joan Rivers questioned Oprah Winfrey’s weight on national television, suggesting she should lose 15 pounds to be invited back.Oprah has recounted this experience, sharing that she remembers Joan saying to her, “Tell me why you are so fat.”
7.Renée Zellweger
Renée’s 2001 portrayal of Bridget Jones inBridget Jones’s Diarysubjected her to intense focus on her physical appearance. To authentically represent the character, Zellweger gained approximately 30 pounds,a decision that sparked extensive media commentary.
