After a three-year hiatus, Bebe Rexha made her long-awaited return to the music scene with her new album Dirty blonde.
But instead of celebrating her comeback, the singer found herself at the center of a new wave of body-shaming online following an appearance on the red carpet at the American Music Awards.
The 36-year-old hitmaker caught everyone’s attention at the event in a fitted black corset dress paired with a leather skirt.
However, her appearance quickly became the subject of cruel comments on social media, with some users posting hurtful remarks about her body and appearance.
Rather than engage in negativity, Rexha appeared to redirect attention back to her music, continuing to promote her new album amid the online noise.
Unfortunately, this reaction is nothing new for the star, who has spent years speaking openly about body image pressures in the music industry.
Early in her career, she revealed that she was once told to lose weight to fit the image of a “pop star”, even though she was already a UK size 12 at the time.
Rexha also described resistance from fashion designers before major events, with some refusing to dress her due to her size, experiences she has since used to fuel her advocacy for greater inclusiveness in the industry.
In recent interviews, she has spoken candidly about the impact of unrealistic beauty standards, highlighting the increasing pressure on women to appear extremely thin.
She also revealed her own health journey, including her diagnosis with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that can cause irregular periods, weight fluctuations and other health problems.
The singer previously explained that PCOS symptoms contributed to sudden changes in her weight, as well as intense physical and emotional struggles.
She spoke openly about the difficulty of managing the disease, including painful complications and ongoing treatment.
Despite the challenges, Rexha has always used her platform to promote body confidence and self-acceptance.
