Lana Del Rey, also known as Elizabeth “Lizzy” Grant, recently found herself back in the spotlight after a mean tweet about her weight went viral on Twitter. The tweet, posted by user @OxAutismo, featured a side-by-side comparison of the Grammy-winning artist’s figure, supposedly showing her before and after gaining a few pounds. The caption, “worse than 9/11,” was both cruel and unnecessary.
Although the user’s account has since been deleted, the damage was already done, with thousands of views on the tweet. However, the overwhelming response from fans and supporters was positive, with many calling out the strange obsession with celebrities’ weight. One defender of Del Rey pointed out that the way some people react when celebrities gain weight is bizarre. Another sarcastically exclaimed, “Yeah, she’s finally off drugs and happy. Thank god!”
It’s disheartening that Lana Del Rey’s appearance has become a target for body-shamers lately, with Twitter being flooded with hurtful comments about her body. Entrepreneur David Mendes even took the opportunity to criticize society as a whole, claiming that Del Rey’s weight gain represents the supposed decadence of society.
Unfortunately, the body-shaming reached its peak in September when pictures surfaced of the singer at the Malibu Chili cook-off. People took to Twitter to make derogatory comments about her appearance, with one gawker saying, “40 ain’t looking good for her,” and another adding, “Looking like Lana Del Taco.” It’s incredibly unfair and disrespectful to judge someone solely based on their physical appearance.
This isn’t the first time a celebrity has faced fat-shaming, as rapper 50 Cent was subjected to similar criticisms after performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. One individual even went as far as to tweet, “50 cent got fat now he a dollar.”
It is crucial to remember that a person’s weight does not define their worth or success. Lana Del Rey, like everyone else, should not be subjected to body-shaming simply because her appearance has changed. Bodies naturally fluctuate, and it is essential to celebrate and embrace all shapes and sizes.
We should redirect our attention to valuing individuals for their talent, creativity, and contributions to the world. Let’s focus on kindness, empathy, and respect instead of perpetuating harmful narratives about appearances.
