Renowned author Fearne Cotton hit back at trolls who had a lot to say about her figure, describing her as “too thin” after she shared a selfie on her Instagram.
In the shared photo, Fearne can be seen sporting a pinafore-style dress, thick boots, and a long-sleeved shirt. The TV host was subjected to derogatory remarks about her figure.
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However, Fearne hit back hard with a lengthy caption on another post.
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Fearne Takes A Hit!
The post in which Fearne was promoting a dress has gathered over 70 thousand likes and comments some of which the author didn’t find funny. Some of the comments include the following:
Her Fans Came To Her Rescue
Although some of her fans came to her rescue, slamming the critic, one of which shared;
However, that didn’t stop Fearne from giving everyone a piece of her mind as she shared a picture of her taking a selfie with a messy bun.
Clapback Of The Century
The mom of two didn’t spare any details as she expressed herself in the caption.
She mentions her enjoyment of food, her love of exercise, and her gratitude for her health in her forties. She went on to explain that she is a fighter for all women and that she is much more than just a body.
Assuring Her Fans
Cotton responded to the discussion in a video she shared on Instagram, telling her followers she’s alright and that the comments didn’t have any impact on her
Using Her Platform
The television host stressed that she has used social media to advocate for women “because our bodies are still too often examined and condemned.”
Why Nobody Pays Attention To Skinny Men?
Then, citing celebrity interviewer Louis Theroux as an example, she alleged that nobody paid attention to what he had to say because they were too preoccupied with observing the size or form of Theroux’s legs. Or someone mentioning to her great buddy Joe Wicks, “you look a bit too lean there Joe,” That is not the case.
Fearne Wants To Help Other Women
She emphasized that she hoped to be of some assistance and a strong ally for all the ladies with disabilities who faced greater obstacles and issues with their body image.
The Impact Of Her Battle with Bulimia
Fearne claimed that her ten-year battle with bulimia was brought on by self-hatred and a poor perception of her physique after the presenter convinced herself she was “too broad.”
The well-known TV and radio personality battled bulimia throughout her twenties before overcoming the eating condition after getting married to musician Jesse Wood and having children.
Her Advice To People Dealing With The Condition
Fearne confessed that after reading online debates regarding the emergence of “heroin chic,” a word that became well-known in the early 1990s and is often used to describe fashion models with pale skin and skeleton features, she felt obligated to bring up the topic. Even though talking about the issue makes her uncomfortable, she felt that sharing her experience would be beneficial when she first discussed it in November.
