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Ashley Graham Calls Weight Loss Drugs a 'Smack in the Face' to Body Positivity Movement
Ashley Graham says the weight-loss drug trend undercuts body positivity, while she says plus-size women will still be visible.
Model Ashley Graham, 38, criticized the GLP-1 trend in a Marie Claire interview, calling the popularity of weight-loss drugs "a smack in the face" to the body positivity movement.
Describing the renewed focus on thinness as "really disheartening," Graham noted a cultural pendulum swinging away from the inclusivity that defined recent years.
Asserting that inclusivity remains essential, Graham stated that plus-size women will continue to exist, adding, "This drug isn't going to wipe out a whole statistic of women."
Younger influencers raised on social media offer a counter-narrative, with Graham praising their platform to tell the next generation, "Be yourself, be who you want to be."
As GLP-1 receptor agonists become increasingly popular in celebrity circles, Graham emphasizes that confidence should not be limited by body size, regardless of shifting beauty standards.
The hype for weight loss shots is growing - but Ashley Graham is sounding the alarm. The Pluz Size model sees this as a step backwards for body acceptance and finds clear words. However, giving up is not an option for them.