Alexa Chung: Why can’t I be happy with the way I look?
Alexa Chung has suffered a lot of criticism about her weight and now she’s hit back
Alexa Chung has suffered a lot of criticism about her weight and now she’s hit back
Alexa Chung was subjected to cruel jibes about her slender frame earlier this year, so much so the hurtful comments forced her to close down her social network accounts. But now the model has hit back asking, why can’t she be content with the way she looks?
In an interview with Fashionista she spoke of the unfairness that curvier celebrities aren’t slammed for saying they’re happy with their shapes, Alexa said: ‘But if I was to do that, I'd be completely criticised and ridiculed. But why can't I be happy with how I look?’
ALEXA CHUNG TO RELEASE DEBUT BOOK
Despite such disparity in the reception of larger and slimmer stars, Alexa is pretty positive following her treatment by the press and public. She said: ‘I'm pleased I experienced that side of it, so I can learn to be a better person on the other side of it.
‘I just think that whole culture of hatred, and also feeling like it's your right to judge people when you don't know them, is really f****d up
‘I'm sure in the past I've been judgmental too. And it's difficult because sometimes people do have eating disorders, but you never know what's going on in someone's life so I'd say don't be quick to think you know.’
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
ALEXA CHUNG’S MONTH OF AMAZING FASHION
And Alexa didn’t stop there, she continued to talk about how disappointing it is that people focus on her weight adding: ‘I think it's about time people stopped judging women on their appearance and more on their intellect, like you can appreciate my style without having to appreciate my weight.’
We certainly do appreciate her style, that’s for sure.
Do you agree with Alexa Chung? Would you like to see a change in people’s perceptions of naturally slim people? Let us know below.
-
Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez’s sweet text exchange about their Golden Globe nominations is going viral
By Jenny Proudfoot
-
Princess Kate is “a different person” following her cancer recovery, according to sources
By Jenny Proudfoot
-
This natural skincare range promises to reduce deep wrinkles, redefine facial contours and boost collagen - I put it to the test
You’ll be surprised by the results
By Lisa Oxenham
-
Alexa Chung is reportedly engaged
Such lovely news
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
8 Stand-Out Style Moments From Glastonbury 2015
Glastonbury 2015 wasn’t all denim cut-offs and Hunter wellies. Some stars went totally off-piste, making big new festival fashion statements…
By Caroline Leaper
-
The British Fashion Awards Through The A-List Instagram Lens
Go behind the scenes at fashion's most talked-about evening...
By Marie Claire
-
#YouGoGirl: Alexa Chung Tackles Gender Equality With Oxfam In Malawi
Alexa Chung has been busy doing charity work with Oxfam in Malawi for its gender equality campaign.
By Mariel Reed
-
Poppy Delevingne And Alexa Chung Talk Friendship, Couture And Boys
So this is what happens when Poppy Delevingne and best friend Alexa Chung do drinks…
By Caroline Leaper
-
Our 10 Favourite Looks From The Serpentine Party
From Suki, Cara and Alexa, to Pharrell and Orlando Bloom- the annual Serpentine Summer Party drew a stunning crowd of A-listers last night...
By Caroline Leaper
-
Rita Ora Swaps The Fifty Shades Of Grey Movie Set For LA Sunshine And Shopping
So long 50 Shades film set. Here's how Rita Ora has been living the LA dream with Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldof...
By Jessica Bridgeman
-
Alexa Chung's Star-Studded 30th Birthday Party: All The Details
The British style icon saw in her thirties in style with a celebrity-studded birthday bash in London
By Marie Claire