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Yumi Nu is the first plus-size Asian-American model on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 'I’m ready to be a role model'
The second-generation Japanese-American model reflects on her journey of body acceptance.
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Lizzo says she 'didn't ask' for body-positive label: 'It was put on me because of the way that I look'
The singer addressed her role in the body-positive movement.
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The micro mini skirt is back. Here's how body positivity advocates feel about the barely-there trend.
"Some trends are so obviously only meant for thin people," TikTok creator Jessica Blair tells Yahoo Life.
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Precious Lee on 'refusing to be put in a box' as a Black curve model: 'I know my power'
The Atlanta native reflects on the challenges she faced earlier in her career.
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Hayley Hasselhoff says she 'never, ever' looked at parents David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach as 'society's standard of beauty'
The 29-year-old model and advocate talks about her journey with body acceptance.
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Lizzo is still working to combat negative stereotypes about plus-size women: 'I’m destroying them by just living'
The 33-year-old is bringing size inclusivity to the small screen with her new Amazon show "Watch Out for the Big Grrrls."
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'Euphoria' star Barbie Ferreira addresses 'backhanded compliments' about her body: 'It's not radical for me to be wearing a crop top'
"We all struggle with self-love, and I don’t think any young person has really figured it out yet," the actress said.
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Rebel Wilson and Adele say losing weight has made them happy. But some fans feel angry and 'betrayed.' Here's why.
For many who looked up to these stars for being comfortable in their skin — and for learning to love their own larger bodies as a result — watching the celebs go on to shed weight can feel like the ultimate betrayal.
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Hunter McGrady pushes back against 'shed the holiday' weight narrative on magazine cover
"This is for you. May we continue to see the change and be the change that this world is hungry for."
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Tess Holliday opens up about dealing with body dysmorphia: 'It causes me to spiral a bit'
“My body doesn’t always look or feel like me, but the joy? The self-love for WHO I am, not how I look? That’s real," she writes.
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Hunter McGrady says people asked her if she was worried she wouldn't 'look pregnant' as a plus-size woman
Hunter McGrady spoke to Katherine Schwarzenegger about facing stigma as a plus-size pregnant woman.
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'Delta should have longer seatbelts, period': Viral TikTok on flight incident ignites conversation on size inclusivity
Remi Bader took to TikTok to share her disappointment after needing a seatbelt extender on a recent Delta flight.
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‘I never would have thought I’d post a makeup-free selfie’: Women on breaking the stigma of psoriasis
Rather than hide their skin condition, some women are sharing candid selfies to combat the stigma of psoriasis.
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Queen Latifah says she's been asked to lose weight for roles: 'It made me angry because I felt like I was fine'
"It made me angry because I felt like I was fine. I'm what people look like."
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Khloé Kardashian says she once 'felt ashamed to go shopping': 'There were not a lot of options for me'
The 37-year-old Kardashian sister opens up about body image and teaching her daughter good habits.
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Old Navy announces new initiative for size inclusivity. Why experts say it's ‘transformative’ for plus-size shoppers.
The mass retailer is revolutionizing the shopping experience with the introduction of BODEQUALITY.
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1st plus-size Asian-American and 1st transgender woman to grace 'Vogue' cover talk about ‘limits’ of representation
Yumi Nu and Ariel Nicholson are making history with their "Vogue" cover debuts.
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Victoria’s Secret misses the mark with plus-size consumers: ‘We wanted Angels who reflected us’
The lingerie brand announced the VS Collective on Wednesday. Still, some aren't pleased with the redirection.
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How Will Smith's body positive photo highlights sexist beauty standards: 'Men just have a lot more license'
The 52-year-old actor revealed that he is in the "worst shape" of his life and is embarking upon a weight loss journey.
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Lena Dunham on body positivity: 'We want curvy bodies that look like Kim Kardashian has been up-sized slightly'
The actress and writer is designing a plus-size clothing collection.
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LOFT quietly announces decision to cut extended sizes. Plus-size advocates call it an 'unexpected rejection'
Cece Olisa and The Power of Plus respond to the retailer's divisive decision.
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Victoria's Secret fans are praising its body-inclusive swimsuit campaign: 'Yeees curvy queen!'
Curve models Paloma Elsesser and Jill Kortleve model bikinis in the latest campaign.
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Plus-size influencers dress as Disney princesses in call for inclusivity: 'It would have done wonders with my self-esteem'
Natasha Polis launched the #PlusSizePrincessProject to inspire young girls that aren't represented in the media.
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Plus-size model who influenced Instagram to change policy speaks out: 'Black fat bodies are censored'
Nyome Nicholas-Williams started a viral campaign after a photo of hers was removed from the platform and flagged as a violation. Now Instagram is responding with a policy change.
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Ashley Graham bares all in body-positive selfie: 'I love my big strong beautiful body'
The model explained why she sees the term "big" as a "postiive or love."
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Lizzo celebrates women who wear size 18 and up: 'We are sex symbols'
For plus size appreciation day, the singer took to Instagram to send an important and empowering message.