- Ava Phillippe addressed body shaming on social media, sharing her experience of receiving contradictory comments about her weight.
- She emphasized the toxicity of body shaming, stating that no one deserves to be judged based on their physical appearance.
- Ava highlighted the importance of self-esteem and the need for everyone to feel safe and at peace in their own bodies.
Newsypeople- Ava Phillippe, the daughter of Reese Witherspoon and ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, has addressed the issue of body shaming on social media, particularly on TikTok.
On May 3, 2024, she shared a video where she stood in front of a mirror applying red lipstick, which she then smudged to make it appear as if she had not applied it correctly. This act was a metaphorical response to the body shaming comments she received from two different strangers on social media.
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The first comment suggested she should consider using Ozempic because she was too fat, while the second accused her of starving herself because she was too thin. Phillippe pointed out that her weight did not change between the comments, emphasizing that it was not anyone’s business if it had.
In her response, Phillippe expressed her frustration with the toxic nature of body shaming, stating that no one deserves to be picked apart for their appearance. She highlighted the importance of understanding that beauty is not solely determined by physical appearance, and that everyone deserves to feel safe and at peace in their own bodies.
Phillippe’s message was not only directed at women and young girls, who she noted were disproportionately targeted by such comments, but also served as a general statement against body shaming as a harmful behavior affecting all individuals.
She used the hashtag #loveyouasyouare and the kiss emoji to convey her message, emphasizing that beauty exceeds superficial measures and that everyone’s beauty is unique and should be celebrated. Phillippe’s post was met with support from her followers, who shared her message of love and acceptance.
This incident is part of a broader conversation about the impact of social media and online trolls on individuals’ self-esteem and mental health.
