Barbie Ferreira Slams Backhanded Compliments From Body-Shamers
Barbie Ferreira is tired of the backhanded compliments by body-shamers. The Euphoria actress, 25, sat down with Who What Wear, where she opened up about the lack of body inclusivity and the struggles of self-love.
“I think bigger bodies are not as ‘trendy’ as they used to be, which is really sad to me. But it’s more of a conversation of the fact that we all struggle with self-love, and I don’t think any young person has really figured it out yet.”
oh wow barbie ferreira looks like a greek goddess in this new photoshoot #Euphoria pic.twitter.com/Bcw6xri0OD
— َ (@uwfexi) February 2, 2022
Ferreira has been outspoken about how she “loves herself” and feels the stress “Of being this person who ‘loves themselves.’ It’s so funny that people just assume that. What–did I say that? I never said that. You guys just say that. You posted that on me.”
Before becoming an actress, Ferriera started off as a plus-size model for American Apparel. Recently, she’s received praise for wearing clothes that regular models wear.
Even with hardly any showtime this season of Euphoria, Barbie Ferreira proves she’s still an icon by shutting down backhanded body shamers and sheds light that Curvy fashion is still a struggle. Confidence shouldn’t be confused with existing as plus sized. https://t.co/ao1P35EswW
— B (@BJHAMMER__) February 7, 2022
“It’s not radical for me to be wearing a crop top. Comments like those are just backhanded compliments. I’ve been doing this since I was 16. I’m 25.”
Despite loving her body, Ferriera admitted she has trouble finding clothes that fit her.
Barbie Ferreira is a stone cold hottie. Everybody else can shut the fk up. https://t.co/vHMBJ850Zd
— Scarlett❤️🔥Phoenix (@ohheyscarlett) February 7, 2022
“I have all the resources in the world to get something that fits, and it’s still extremely difficult. So I feel for everyone who’s still trying to find things that fit them.”
The actress finds it “therapeutic” to play Kat Hernandez on Euphoria, channeling her feelings into the character. Like Ferriera, Hernandez feels the pressure of being perfect and happy. The actress hopes people are able to relate to her character as she does.
SO MUCH THIS. Well done Barbie Ferreira for calling out the ludicrous practice of calling anyone who doesn’t conform to society’s incredibly narrow and arbitrary beauty standards ‘brave’ for existing @bestoferreira pic.twitter.com/OiSkX37LF5
— Natasha Devon 🌈💙 (@_NatashaDevon) February 7, 2022
“I feel like I had a lot of things come up emotionally because of the pandemic, and putting some of that into this season was therapeutic for me. I hope other people watching can also feel the same way and release the pressure of being perfect and happy all the time because that just doesn’t exist.”
Ferriera isn’t the only one who’s been under attack for her appearance. Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan was criticized for her body and asked people to stop commenting on her body. Lizzo unfortunately also faced criticism for her body and looks. Fans can keep up with Barbie Ferriera on Instagram. Euphoria can be streamed on HBO Max.
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