Following the release of her new single “Rumors” last week, Melissa Viviane Jefferson — better known as Lizzo — received a wave of criticism over her weight, appearance and more. After the vengeful internet trolls struck, the uber-popular singer, rapper and songwriter — who has been honored with Grammy Awards,…
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Archived: Serena Williams Talks Body Image in Open Letter to Her Mom
Tennis star Serena Williams said in an open letter that she is taking a nod from her mother, Oracene Price, on how to raise newborn daughter, Alexis Olympia, to have a positive body image despite negativity from critics. Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam titles, has repeatedly been the…
Archived: Maria Sharapova Calls Serena Williams' 'Thick Arms and Thick Legs' Intimidating
In tennis player Maria Sharapova’s new memoir, her one-sided rivalry against Serena Williams, which Sharapova admits began in her own mind, takes a stereotypical turn in regard to body image. She chooses to describes Williams’ body, including her “thick arms and thick legs” that are “so intimidating.” Sharapova, 30, became…