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21. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has spoken about the pressure to stay thin and the unhealthy habits she developed to meet those expectations. “It’s not good for me to see pictures of myself every day,” she said in her documentary “Miss Americana.” “It’s only happened a few times, and I’m not in any way proud of it. A picture of me where I feel like I looked like my tummy was too big, or… someone said that I looked pregnant… and that’ll just trigger me to just starve a little bit — just stop eating.”
Swift revealed that she eventually learned to prioritize her health and well-being over societal expectations. “I’m really happy that I’ll never have to fit into another sample size,” she said. “I feel like I’m much more comfortable with who I am. I’ve also learned over the years that it’s not about the way you look; it’s about the way you feel.”
These celebrities’ stories remind us that even those who seem to have it all struggle with the pressures and unrealistic beauty standards of Hollywood. Their bravery in speaking out encourages others to embrace their natural beauty and challenge the harmful norms that pervade the entertainment industry.
