{"id":435113,"date":"2026-02-19T19:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=435113"},"modified":"2026-02-19T19:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:33:13","slug":"chanteuse-lauren-jauregui-attaques-grossophobes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/singer-lauren-jauregui-faces-fat-shaming-attacks-435113","title":{"rendered":"Following her performance, this singer is facing &quot;fat-shaming&quot; attacks online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former iconic member of the American girl group Fifth Harmony, Lauren Jauregui is facing a wave of online hate after her performance at the Rio Carnival. Known for her energetic stage presence and body positivity activism, the singer is encountering toxic misogyny mixed with criticism of her physique, turning a moment of celebration into a discriminatory controversy.<\/p>\n<h2> A powerful and unsettling performance<\/h2>\n<p> During the Rio Carnival, Lauren Jauregui set the stage ablaze with a form-fitting outfit and bold choreography, making her body a tool for total self-expression. This artistic freedom unfortunately quickly turned into a nightmare on social media: <em>&quot;You can&#39;t recognize her,&quot;<\/em> <em>&quot;She&#39;s huge!&quot;<\/em> These attacks are reminiscent of the body shaming suffered by artists like the Canadian-Portuguese singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado.<\/p>\n<p>These comments aren&#39;t just about her weight or her figure: they&#39;re attacking her as a person, her talent, her right to occupy space. It&#39;s a cocktail of fatphobia and sexism that normalizes verbal abuse against women who don&#39;t conform to the ultra-thin standards promoted by Ozempic or current fashion trends. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@souzaya29\/video\/7607949376845106453\" data-video-id=\"7607949376845106453\">\n<section> <a title=\"@souzaya29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@souzaya29?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@souzaya29<\/a> But a video that filmed the show! Ela na minha frente! Meu amor todinho. @Lauren Jauregui <a title=\"laurenjauregui\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/laurenjauregui?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#laurenjauregui<\/a> <a title=\"Lauren\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lauren?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#lauren<\/a> <a title=\"fifthharmony\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fifthharmony?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#fifthharmony<\/a> <a title=\"popline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/popline?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#popline<\/a> <a title=\"riodejaneiro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/riodejaneiro?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#riodejaneiro<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c som original - souzaya29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/som-original-7607949471947393800?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c som original - souzaya29<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> The denial of a still intolerant society<\/h2>\n<p> In a context where body positivity seemed to be gaining ground, these reactions highlight the fragility of progress. Gabrielle Deydier, author of the book &quot;On ach\u00e8ve bien les grosses&quot; (We Finish Off Fat Women Well), explains: the visibility of non-normative bodies is increasing, but hatred persists, especially when a plus-size woman dares to perform with confidence. Lauren, a bisexual activist, has become the focus of these intersectional attacks. Fortunately, a counter-offensive is taking shape: fans and internet users are fiercely defending her, calling her a &quot;queen&quot; and denouncing these &quot;misogynistic absurdities.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2> An artist who refuses to be silenced<\/h2>\n<p> Lauren Jauregui, with her husky, mature voice discovered on The X Factor, has always turned adversity into strength \u2013 from Fifth Harmony to her socially conscious solo career. Facing this storm, she embodies resistance: her body is not a flaw, but a statement. These criticisms, far from breaking her, underscore the urgent need for a debate on fatphobia, which is still far from being eradicated in the music industry and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the Lauren Jauregui case exposes the gap between inclusive rhetoric and the harsh reality of social media. When will we see a scene where artists are judged on their art, not on their weight? Her courage in the face of intersectional fatphobia is inspiring: it is by occupying the space, without compromise, that change is achieved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Former iconic member of the American girl group Fifth Harmony, Lauren Jauregui is facing a wave of online...","protected":false},"author":8394,"featured_media":435114,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[307],"tags":[97759],"class_list":["post-435113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-people","tag-news"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Suite-a-sa-prestation-cette-chanteuse-fait-face-a-des-attaques-_grossophobes_-en-ligne-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Suite-a-sa-prestation-cette-chanteuse-fait-face-a-des-attaques-_grossophobes_-en-ligne-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Suite-a-sa-prestation-cette-chanteuse-fait-face-a-des-attaques-_grossophobes_-en-ligne.jpg","author":{"name":"L\u00e9a Michel","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1721220128171-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":307,"name":"Celebrities","slug":"people","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":307,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Celebrities section of The Body Optimist follows celebrity news from a specific angle: what stars\u2019 public statements reveal about bodies, mental health, aging and beauty standards. Actresses, singers, models and athletes open up about their insecurities, their battles and their refusal of rigid beauty rules, stories that echo questions many women ask themselves.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Celebrities section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bodies and body shaming<\/strong>: stars criticized for their weight, figure or face, and how they respond to the comments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental health<\/strong>: eating disorders, body dysmorphia and anxiety, as when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/after-suffering-from-body-dysmorphia-actress-lana-condor-returns-to-the-pressure-related-to-appearance-446438\">Lana Condor spoke about body dysmorphia and the pressure to look a certain way<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aging and unfiltered beauty<\/strong>: growing older in the spotlight, gray hair, makeup-free faces and the pressure to stay young forever.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motherhood and life choices<\/strong>: pregnancy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/after-criticism-of-her-appearance-the-model-confides-in-her-postpartum-body-446593\">postpartum body<\/a> under public scrutiny and the choice not to have children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Representation and diversity<\/strong>: plus-size artists, LGBTQIA+ public figures and athletes who challenge conventional ideas of femininity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Celebrity style<\/strong>: red carpet and everyday looks as inspiration to adapt to your own body type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How can you follow celebrity news without comparing yourself?<\/h2>\n<p>Following celebrities without comparing yourself means remembering that their images are the result of professional work: lighting, makeup, styling, picking the best shots and sometimes retouching. A few habits help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on what the person says or creates rather than on their weight or age.<\/li>\n<li>Notice which accounts make you feel uneasy and clean up your feed.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid commenting on celebrities\u2019 bodies, even to compliment them: praising weight loss reinforces the very norm that causes harm.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t treat a makeup-free face as a feat, as our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/confiance-en-soi\/applauding-celebrities-posing-without-makeup-heres-why-we-need-to-stop-431912\">why we should stop applauding stars who pose without makeup<\/a> explains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach: listening to what stars say about their bodies<\/h2>\n<p>Celebrity news is often fleeting. What interests us are the moments when a public figure talks about their body, their health or the pressures they face, because these stories resonate with our readers\u2019 daily lives. We aim to share these voices rather than judge anyone\u2019s figure, and to place each story in a broader context: the pressure to be thin, ageism and sexism in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Actress Madhuri Dixit opens up about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/actress-madhuri-dixit-criticized-for-her-weight-reveals-she-has-suffered-from-body-shaming-444560\">the body shaming she faced over her weight<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>An actress told she wasn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/deemed-not-attractive-enough-leading-role-actress-denounces-beauty-standards-446807\">\u201cattractive enough\u201d for a lead role<\/a> calls out beauty standards in the film industry.<\/li>\n<li>Heidi Klum talks candidly about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/heidi-klum-discusses-weight-gain-related-to-menopause-435490\">weight gain during menopause<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Olivia Wilde <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/actress-olivia-wilde-famous-benefits-age-446182\">celebrates the upside of getting older<\/a>, pushing back against the pressure to stay young.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is body shaming?<\/h3>\n<p>Body shaming means criticizing, mocking or judging someone based on their physical appearance: weight, height, skin, body hair, age or facial features. Public figures are especially exposed because every photo of them is publicly commented on, but it affects everyone, online and in everyday life.<\/p>\n<h3>What is body dysmorphia?<\/h3>\n<p>Body dysmorphic disorder, often called body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition marked by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one\u2019s appearance that is minor or invisible to others. It can cause intense distress and repetitive behaviors, such as constantly checking one\u2019s reflection. Only a health professional can diagnose it and recommend appropriate support.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do celebrities\u2019 stories about their bodies matter?<\/h3>\n<p>When a widely followed public figure talks about insecurities, an eating disorder or criticism of their weight, they bring visibility to an experience that is often lived in shame. These stories can help others speak up and encourage them to seek help. They remain personal accounts, however, and are no substitute for advice from a health professional.<\/p>\n<p>Want to go further? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/culture\">Culture<\/a> section analyzes movies, TV and music through the lens of representation, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\">Society<\/a> section looks at beauty standards and discrimination, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/bodypositive\">Body positive<\/a> section supports you on the road to accepting your body.<\/p>","parent":0,"count":2802,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":307,"category_count":2802,"category_description":"<p>The Celebrities section of The Body Optimist follows celebrity news from a specific angle: what stars\u2019 public statements reveal about bodies, mental health, aging and beauty standards. Actresses, singers, models and athletes open up about their insecurities, their battles and their refusal of rigid beauty rules, stories that echo questions many women ask themselves.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Celebrities section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bodies and body shaming<\/strong>: stars criticized for their weight, figure or face, and how they respond to the comments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental health<\/strong>: eating disorders, body dysmorphia and anxiety, as when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/after-suffering-from-body-dysmorphia-actress-lana-condor-returns-to-the-pressure-related-to-appearance-446438\">Lana Condor spoke about body dysmorphia and the pressure to look a certain way<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aging and unfiltered beauty<\/strong>: growing older in the spotlight, gray hair, makeup-free faces and the pressure to stay young forever.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motherhood and life choices<\/strong>: pregnancy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/after-criticism-of-her-appearance-the-model-confides-in-her-postpartum-body-446593\">postpartum body<\/a> under public scrutiny and the choice not to have children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Representation and diversity<\/strong>: plus-size artists, LGBTQIA+ public figures and athletes who challenge conventional ideas of femininity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Celebrity style<\/strong>: red carpet and everyday looks as inspiration to adapt to your own body type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How can you follow celebrity news without comparing yourself?<\/h2>\n<p>Following celebrities without comparing yourself means remembering that their images are the result of professional work: lighting, makeup, styling, picking the best shots and sometimes retouching. A few habits help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on what the person says or creates rather than on their weight or age.<\/li>\n<li>Notice which accounts make you feel uneasy and clean up your feed.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid commenting on celebrities\u2019 bodies, even to compliment them: praising weight loss reinforces the very norm that causes harm.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t treat a makeup-free face as a feat, as our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/confiance-en-soi\/applauding-celebrities-posing-without-makeup-heres-why-we-need-to-stop-431912\">why we should stop applauding stars who pose without makeup<\/a> explains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach: listening to what stars say about their bodies<\/h2>\n<p>Celebrity news is often fleeting. What interests us are the moments when a public figure talks about their body, their health or the pressures they face, because these stories resonate with our readers\u2019 daily lives. We aim to share these voices rather than judge anyone\u2019s figure, and to place each story in a broader context: the pressure to be thin, ageism and sexism in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Actress Madhuri Dixit opens up about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/actress-madhuri-dixit-criticized-for-her-weight-reveals-she-has-suffered-from-body-shaming-444560\">the body shaming she faced over her weight<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>An actress told she wasn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/deemed-not-attractive-enough-leading-role-actress-denounces-beauty-standards-446807\">\u201cattractive enough\u201d for a lead role<\/a> calls out beauty standards in the film industry.<\/li>\n<li>Heidi Klum talks candidly about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/heidi-klum-discusses-weight-gain-related-to-menopause-435490\">weight gain during menopause<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Olivia Wilde <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/actress-olivia-wilde-famous-benefits-age-446182\">celebrates the upside of getting older<\/a>, pushing back against the pressure to stay young.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is body shaming?<\/h3>\n<p>Body shaming means criticizing, mocking or judging someone based on their physical appearance: weight, height, skin, body hair, age or facial features. 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They remain personal accounts, however, and are no substitute for advice from a health professional.<\/p>\n<p>Want to go further? 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