discrimination based on appearance
Shane Gillis’ Sexist ‘SNL’ Monologue Deserves Outrage. But 1 Common Response Reveals A Shocking Double Standard.
huffpost.com/entry/shane-gillis-snl-monologue-fat-shaming-fatphobia-jokes_n_6ad12a8be4b0f62da4470290
Saying Adriana Lima Had a “Glow Up” Isn’t as Kind as You Think: Media vitriol about celebrity appearances has toned down in recent years, but are we just ...
allure.com/story/adriana-lima-glow-up-victorias-secret-fashion-show
Rio Ferdinand branded a 'disgrace' after hitting out at Man Utd influencer in 'fat-shaming' row
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/rio-ferdinand-saeed-man-utd-37782777
"I Kept Losing Weight, Became Like Bones": Radhikka Madan Says Body-Shaming Took A Toll On Her Health
ndtv.com/entertainment/radhikka-madan-recalls-the-moment-she-was-body-shamed-heroine-kaise-banegi-ye-12172342
❓ Why do you think prejudices about overweight people are so persistent? 😩 Being overweight can have many causes. Nevertheless ... Show more
Hegseth accused of ‘body shaming’ cadet youth instructor amid Pentagon exodus: Defense Secretary accused of ‘bullying’ after sharing image of Canadian woman on X ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/pete-hegseth-body-shaming-social-media-b3042805.html
George Clooney rips Hegseth over body-shaming post of Canadian cadet: ‘What’s wrong with you?’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/george-clooney-pete-hegseth-canadian-b3043722.html
Key FactsClooney condemns Hegseth’s mockery of Canadian cadets
Sep 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- At Wednesday’s Venice press conference, Clooney criticized the cruelty involved and said he was ashamed of it.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said remarks about Canada’s military by Trump administration officials were beneath their office.
- The Army Cadet League of Canada condemned online mockery of youths and supported cadets, adult staff, volunteers and officers.
- The national, community-based cadet program is intended for young people aged 12 to 18.
The idea that cruelty is the base, that being cruel and unkind is part of the fun of all this.— George Clooney at a Venice Film Festival press conference reacting to Pete Hegseth's post mocking Canadian cadets.
Pete Hegseth Goes There In Gross Post About Canadian Woman: The embattled defense secretary actually found the time to be incredibly mean to someone far removed ...
huffpost.com/entry/pete-hegseth-body-shame-this-is-real-vernon-cadet_n_6a96cbf1e4b0f5af040f10af
Key FactsHegseth criticized over alleged shaming of Canadian cadet
Sep 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- On Monday, Hegseth appeared to mock a woman’s weight in a photo from Vernon Cadet Training Centre.
- The image appeared to show a cadet shaking hands with an instructor during a concluding medal ceremony.
- Canadian parliament member Garnett Genuis said cadets are not military members and cited 158 Canadian military deaths in Afghanistan.
- Journalists and other commenters condemned the post; HuffPost sought comments from Vernon and the Pentagon.
Cadets do great work, and are not members of the military. 158 members of the Canadian military gave their lives in Afghanistan after your country was attacked. Canada and the US have a great history of fighting together for freedom and justice. It's history worth remembering.— Garnett Genuis, Canadian member of Parliament, on X, responding to Pete Hegseth's post about Vernon Cadets.
Fox News Continues To Bash Jelly Roll After Week Of Trump Jokes On 'Kimmel': “I liked him better when he was fat,” host Tomi Lahren said.
huffpost.com/entry/fox-news-jelly-roll-trump-jokes_n_6a93666ee4b0e9dbd39babc0
tvinsider.com Sep 02
'Entourage' Creator Slams Debi Mazar's 'Disgusting' Fat-Shaming Claim: Doug Ellin didn't hold back with his reaction to her accusations.
tvinsider.com/1285054/entourage-creator-doug-ellin-hits-back-debi-mazar-fat-shaming-claim/
people.com Sep 02
🔗: people.com/kelly-osbourne-sick-amid-body-shaming-after-ozzy-osbourne-death-12075250? Kelly Osbourne shared an update on her health in a new interview with HELLO!
She opened up about navigating the body-shaming comments and ... Show more
people.com/kelly-osbourne-sick-amid-body-shaming-after-ozzy-osbourne-death-12075250?taid=6a977e72ee4344000174662a
people.com/kelly-osbourne-sick-amid-body-shaming-after-ozzy-osbourne-death-12075250?taid=6a977e72ee4344000174662a
Canada Mocks America as Hegseth Fat-Shames Youth Cadet Instructor: Why is the defense secretary more worried about fat-shaming women than the war we’ve been ...
newrepublic.com/post/214986/canada-mocks-america-hegseth-fat-shames-youth-cadet-instructor
Why even well-intentioned phrases like "What a cute girl!" are problematic: Body shaming in children can begin as early as preschool. Judgments about appearance ...
merkur.de/wissen/bodyshaming-bei-kindern-warum-selbst-gut-gemeinte-saetze-wie-so-ein-suesses-maedchen-problematisch-sind-zr-94467167.html
We can’t let ‘body shaming’ stop us calling out the terrifying skinnification of celebrity culture
independent.co.uk/life-style/skinny-celebrities-thin-body-shaming-weight-loss-b3034811.html
The Burden of Weight Bias: Please note: This blog and its accompanying video discuss the important and troubling issue of weight bias and discrimination ...
nutritionfacts.org/blog/the-burden-of-weight-bias/
Vance Drags Jesus Into Fat-Shaming His MAGA Ally: JD Vance converted to Roman Catholicism in 2019 at the age of 35.
thedailybeast.com/jd-vance-drags-jesus-into-fat-shaming-his-maga-ally-marc-thiessen/
The Globe and Mail Aug 08
OpinionThe Ozempic era is bringing fatphobia back – and dividing my community: The fat liberation movement changed my life and many others’ for the better ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-ozempic-glp-1s-fatphobia-body-positivity-weight-loss-drugs/
Dawn French furiously defends Andy Burnham's wife against 'body-shaming' trolls: The comedian demanded trolls ‘stop bullying’ the new Prime Minister’s wife ...
standard.co.uk/showbiz/dawn-french-defends-andy-burnham-wife-bodyshaming-trolls-b1291466.html
Debate about Ariana Grande: Is this woman's body any of our business - | or not?
tagesspiegel.de/kultur/debatte-um-ariana-grande-geht-uns-der-korper-dieser-frau-etwas-an--oder-nicht-15915769.html
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Danica Patrick claps back at body-shaming critics telling her to eat after bikini pics
pagesix.com/2026/08/06/celebrity-news/danica-patrick-claps-back-at-body-shamers-telling-her-to-eat-after-bikini-pics/
Ariana Grande’s new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards - again: Ariana Grande's new video and album reignite debate over body-shaming ...
emirates247.com/world/ariana-grandes-new-video-sets-off-talk-about-body-and-beauty-standards-again/4280
Hard to find the balance between toxic body positivity and body shaming: ‘This new body neutrality space we’ve created is wonderful, but if we can’t have a laugh ...
irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/08/04/toxic-body-positivity/
OpinionBody shaming among pop stars: In a petri dish.: Commenting on bodies is considered impolite in everyday life. But we seem to make an exception for celebrities ...
taz.de/Unangemessene-Kommentare-zu-Koerpern-Sonderfall-Popstars/!6201336/
Kajal Aggarwal on postpartum body shaming: ‘Arey, you have become so thin’: "Now people are like, 'Arey, you have become so thin' ...
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/kajal-aggarwal-facing-body-shaming-scrutiny-post-pregnancy-10769259/
Sameera Reddy recalls being told to wear bum pads: Experts on lasting impact of body shaming
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/sameera-reddy-wear-bum-pads-padded-bras-body-shaming-films-expert-10796924/
"Difficult To Lose Weight": Kishwer Merchant Hits Back At Body-Shaming Trolls
ndtv.com/lifestyle/difficult-to-lose-weight-kishwer-merchant-hits-back-at-body-shaming-trolls-11816079
‘Manlet’ And ‘Hiplet’: The Body-Shaming Terms Taking Over Social Media: An expert shares how parents can respond if their teens are targeted with these insults.
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/manlet-hiplet-explained_uk_6a4f6590e4b0f386cc42ccf1
Tennis star Anisimova counters fat accusations with pool photos | Sports mix: Tennis pro Amanda Anisimova responds to body shaming with relaxed pool photos and ...
sportbild.bild.de/sportmix/tennis/tennis-star-anisimova-kontert-fett-vorwurf-mit-fotos-vom-pool-6a5a15ce61b8a80211aa98d8
Anjali Anand to influencer questioning her Dhamaal 4 role: ‘A bitter pill to run my house’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anjali-anand-to-influencer-questioning-her-dhamaal-4-role-a-bitter-pill-to-run-my-house-10789053/
‘Manlet’ And ‘Hiplet’: The Body-Shaming Terms Taking Over Social Media: An expert shares how parents can respond if their teens are targeted with these insults.
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/manlet-hiplet-explained_uk_6a4f6590e4b0f386cc42ccf1
people.com Jul 16
🔗: people.com/cassie-donegan-reposts-pointed-message-calling-out-body-shamers-12020194? Miss America Cassie Donegan is speaking out against body shaming.
📷️: Al Bello/Getty
Read more here: people.com/cassie-donegan-reposts-pointed-message-calling-out-body-shamers-12020194?taid=6a58448ab56ead0001e46a66
Fiction Horizon Jul 15
House of the Dragon just got real. Olivia Cooke is opening up about the body shaming fueling the backlash against her season 3 role as Alicent Hightower ... Show more
Malaysian comedian sued for insulting, body shaming Najib’s wife: Rosmah Mansor seeks an unconditional apology and exemplary damages from Harith Iskander for ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3360495/malaysian-comedian-sued-insulting-body-shaming-najibs-wife
Mail Online Jul 10
Pregnant Carli Lloyd bites back at body-shaming online troll as US World Cup meltdown continues
dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15963659/carli-lloyd-body-shaming-world-cup.html
Insulted diner gets 'fat-shamed' by restaurant order screen at all-you-can-eat buffet: 'So dystopian'
nypost.com/2026/07/07/lifestyle/diner-fat-shamed-by-checkout-screen-at-all-you-can-eat-restaurant/
OpinionNDZ Women's Column: This man urgently needs a crash course in behavior: The NDZ column "City.Country.Woman." takes a more personal approach ...
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Cosmo.ph Jul 06
Body-shaming should never be tolerated, and thankfully, we have these Pinay celebrities who stood their ground and made their voices heard against all the ... Show more
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Because of body shaming: Every second girl quits sports – | what steps are needed now
instyle.de/instyle-sport/fitness/bodyshaming-jedes-zweite-maedchen-hoert-mit-dem-sport-auf-schritte-jetzt-braucht
PEP.ph Jul 03
Xyriel Manabat speaks out against body-shaming from fellow women: "Nakakalungkot mga kapwa babae mo talaga sisira ng confidence mo no?"
pep.ph/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/189649/xyriel-manabat-speaks-out-agains-body-shaming-from-fellow-women-a721-20251115
Karnataka crime: A 29-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband in Dharwad after repeated dowry demands and body-shaming ... Show more
Karnataka: Husband kills wife after dowry demands, body-shaming
Karnataka: Husband kills wife after dowry demands, body-shaming
A 34-year-old nurse was allegedly murdered by her husband in Karnataka's Dharwad after years of alleged body-shaming, dowry harassment, and domestic abuse ... Show more
readysteadycut.com Jun 30
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2 Casting Continues to Stoke Toxicity and Body Shaming
readysteadycut.com/2026/06/30/avatar-the-last-airbender-season-2-cast-body-shaming/
Janine Kunze defends Heidi Klum: "Body shaming is more prevalent than ever": In the ZDF morning program, Janine Kunze spoke about her experiences with menopause ...
op-online.de/unterhaltung/janine-kunze-springt-heidi-klum-zur-seite-bodyshaming-gibt-es-mehr-denn-je-zr-94364742.html
Mail Online Jun 22
Rory McIlroy is lauded by fans after brutally fat-shaming US Open heckler in New York
dailymail.com/sport/golf/article-15918271/rory-mcilroy-fat-shames-open-heckler.html
The Korea Times Jun 17
Hyeri slams online body shaming, strict beauty standards: Actress and Girl's Day member Hyeri pushed back against recent online body shaming ...
koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260617/hyeri-slams-online-body-shaming-strict-beauty-standards
‘Surgical manipulation’: Tyra Banks sues Netflix over Next Top Model documentary: The streamer’s three-part series revealed shocking allegations about the 2000s ...
theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/surgical-manipulation-tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-next-top-model-documentary-20260614-p606ls.html
Key FactsTyra Banks Files Defamation Suit Against Netflix
Jun 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Tyra Banks sued Netflix over the docuseries Reality Check, accusing it of misrepresenting her statements.
- The producers used just 16 minutes from her three-hour interview, rearranging clips to support a false narrative.
- Banks was not informed about sexual assault allegations made by contestant Shandi Sullivan and was denied a chance to respond.
- During the interview, Banks acknowledged remembering Sullivan’s account, but this was distorted in the final edit.
stripped of context and reassembled to support a false and defamatory narrative unrelated to what she actually expressed.— Tyra Banks (as plaintiff) in her defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the docuseries manipulated interview clips to create a false narrative.
Zwischen Bodyshaming und ehrlicher Besorgnis: Wie geht man damit um, wenn Popstars immer dünner werden?
hildesheimer-allgemeine.de/meldung/zwischen-bodyshaming-und-ehrlicher-besorgnis-wie-geht-man-damit-um-wenn-popstars-immer-duenner-werden.html
Beatrice Egli speaks openly about body shaming and the future of Eurovision: Beatrice Egli speaks openly about her experiences with body shaming and reveals her ...
op-online.de/stars/boulevard/beatrice-egli-spricht-offen-ueber-bodyshaming-und-esc-zukunft-zr-94340144.html
Why is Love Island USA's Kayda facing backlash? Viral clips allegedly show Islander slapping and fat-shaming her friend
poprant.indiatimes.com/trending/why-is-love-island-usas-kayda-facing-backlash-viral-clips-allegedly-show-islander-slapping-and-fat-shaming-her-friend/articleshow/131533781.html
OpinionStop body-shaming Donald Trump. He’s in perfect health | Opinion: “The president’s weight-loss (or weight-gain) journey is really none of my business ...
sacbee.com/opinion/article315966926.html
‘You cannot reduce Aishwarya Rai to a number on a scale’: Madhuri Dixit slams trolls
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/madhuri-dixit-defends-aishwarya-rai-cannes-trolls-10717170/
‘There is no relief from this’ – CMAT tells of ‘deep sadness’ over constant body-shaming
independent.ie/entertainment/there-is-no-relief-from-this-cmat-tells-of-deep-sadness-over-constant-body-shaming/a/153940412.html
Billie Eilish Opens Up on Being Body-Shamed Online: ‘It Still Hurts My Feelings’: Billie Eilish has come a long way with how she takes internet chatter about her ...
elle.com/culture/celebrities/a44315268/billie-eilish-bodyshaming-comment-feelings/
“Saccharine” director Natalie Erika James says she hopes her horror film about disordered eating sparks more conversation about society’s complex relationship ... Show more
Meghan McCain Slammed for Body-Shaming White House Guest: The conservative personality is being ridiculed for taking issue with a “random man’s belly button.”
thedailybeast.com/meghan-mccain-slammed-for-body-shaming-trumps-white-house-guest-ron-graffs-outie-belly-button/
From body shaming to breaking records: Inside Krishna Jayasankar Menon's redemption year and Asian Games dream
wionews.com/sports/from-body-shaming-to-breaking-records-inside-krishna-jayasankar-menon-s-redemption-year-and-asian-games-dream-1779418022239
Sara Tendulkar Hits Back At Paparazzo Over Body-Shaming Comment: The post caught Sara's attention, and in no time, she slammed the pap for his "disgusting" ...
deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sara-tendulkar-hits-back-at-paparazzo-over-body-shaming-comment-1958192
Keerthy Suresh Opens Up About Fitness Journey, Weight Loss, And Body Shaming: The actor shared how yoga and strength training helped her build confidence and ...
ndtv.com/lifestyle/keerthy-suresh-opens-up-about-fitness-journey-weight-loss-and-body-shaming-11507304
OpinionOver her Eurovision look: Sarah Engels responds to nasty body-shaming comments: Shortly before the Eurovision final, Sarah Engels is making a statement—and not ...
op-online.de/stars/boulevard/wegen-esc-look-sarah-engels-reagiert-auf-fiese-bodyshaming-kommentare-zr-94307409.html
OpinionBecause of her Eurovision look: Sarah Engels responds to nasty body-shaming comments
giessener-allgemeine.de/unterhaltung/wegen-esc-look-sarah-engels-reagiert-auf-fiese-bodyshaming-kommentare-zr-94307409.html
‘I still want to scream’: the loneliness and confusion of living with PMOS: As polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian ...
theguardian.com/society/2026/may/12/reader-experiences-pcos-pmos-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome
Key FactsNew Name for PCOS Reflects Full-Body Impact
May 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: firstpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: firstpost.com
- PCOS, affecting one in eight women globally, is being renamed PMOS to reflect its complex endocrine and metabolic nature more accurately.
- The previous term misled many by focusing mainly on ovarian cysts and fertility, overlooking broader systemic symptoms.
- PMOS emphasizes multi-glandular involvement and metabolic risks, including insulin resistance, cardiovascular issues, and mental health challenges.
- The renaming aims to improve early diagnosis, reduce stigma, and promote comprehensive treatment beyond reproductive health.
Kent Online May 10
‘I’ve battled body shaming trolls - now I’m joining the police’: A beauty queen who has battled “body-shaming” trolls online is preparing to take on criminals ...
kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/i-ve-battled-body-shaming-trolls-now-i-m-joining-the-poli-340060/
PEP.ph May 07
Here's how Julia Montes responds to "Tumataba Ka" comments: Julia Montes calls for an end to using "tumataba ka" in greetings.
pep.ph/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/182490/julia-montes-body-shaming-a721-20240826
Beatrice Egli on the right time to quit: DSDS made her famous, but Beatrice Egli also experienced hate and flops. A conversation about her new album ...
stern.de/lifestyle/beatrice-egli-ueber-den-richtigen-zeitpunkt--um-aufzuhoeren-37356984.html
Paid articlePaywallBeatrice Egli on the right time to stop: DSDS made her famous, but Beatrice Egli also experienced hate and flops. A conversation about her new album ...
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‘I chose not to bounce back’: Swara Bhasker fires back at offensive body-shaming remarks on carrying postpartum weight | Bollywood
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-fires-back-at-offensive-body-shaming-remarks-on-carrying-postpartum-weight-101777718952742.html
Online body shaming and hate speech with political consequences: An ÖVP (Austrian People's Party) municipal councilor from the Lilienfeld district has ... Show more
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NÖN.at - | Lower Austrian News
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reckons with body positivity – here's why it's not enough
glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/devil-wears-prada-2-body-positivity
PEP.ph Apr 29
Calix Esguerra, saludo sa body love advocacy ni Mister Pampanga: Calix Esguerra: “Pageantry isn’t just about having the ‘perfect’ physique."
pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/191916/calix-esguerra-body-love-mister-pampanga-rj-perkins-a4118-20260425
Den of Geek Apr 29
Oprah Winfrey Can't Stop Calling Out Joan Rivers for Body-Shaming Her on 'The Tonight Show'
cracked.com/article_49614_oprah-winfrey-cant-stop-calling-out-joan-rivers-for-body-shaming-her-on-the-tonight-show.html
Japan's plus-size industry holds strong despite weight stigma, rise of AI - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2g/00m/0li/045000c
Body shaming and hate speech bring down ÖVP city council member: A local councilor insults a Swiss woman on Instagram and posts obscene and right-wing comments ...
noen.at/lilienfeld/bezirk-lilienfeld-bodyshaming-und-hetze-bringen-oevp-gemeinderat-zu-fall-520439389
Charlotte Ord on body shaming and obesity: what parents should know: Charlotte Ord, former "Biggest Loser" coach, on body shaming, obesity, and what parents ...
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David Haye's scandalous life from girlfriends' tears to bullying claims and fat shaming
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/david-hayes-scandalous-life-girlfriends-37057767
PEP.ph Apr 23
Xyriel Manabat speaks out against body-shaming from fellow women: "Nakakalungkot mga kapwa babae mo talaga sisira ng confidence mo no?"
pep.ph/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/189649/xyriel-manabat-speaks-out-agains-body-shaming-from-fellow-women-a721-20251115
PEP.ph Apr 22
Mister Pampanga candidate RJ Perkins reacts to body-shaming: “I was really nervous."
pep.ph/news/local/191869/mister-pampanga-candidate-rj-perkins-body-shaming-a717-20260422
Neighbour sticks vile fat-shaming rant on woman's flat with chewed gum after 'car bump'
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/neighbour-note-flat-car-bump-37037050
I'm A Celebrity star Gemma Collins calls out David Haye for 'fat-shaming' her: Gemma Collins has responded after I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South ...
metro.co.uk/2026/04/17/im-a-celebrity-star-gemma-collins-calls-david-haye-fat-shaming-28015119/
