Lizzo slams toxic body scrutiny faced by women in past media

Lizzo spoke on outdated beauty standards and the pressure placed on women in the spotlight.

During her latest media interaction, the singer reflected on the harsh media culture of the late ’90s and early 2000s, saying, she was “deeply offended” by how women were discussed at the time.

On March 24, the About Damn Time singer appeared on Monica Lewinsky's Reclaiming podcast, where she pointed to the intense scrutiny faced by the interviewer and stars like Jessica Simpson, including the widely talked about “mom jeans” moment.

She stated, “Sometimes I’m actually, like, deeply offended by how the media talked about y’all’s bodies.”

She added that younger audiences may not fully understand “how intense and how strict and harsh society is, and was, on women’s bodies.”

Meanwhile, the host also opened up about the emotional toll, sharing she once “sobbed for hours” after seeing a caricature of herself.

The songstress, who rose to fame in a different era, mentioned that she still had to push against those standards.

“I had to be undeniable — like undeniably talented, undeniably beautiful, undeniably likable, undeniably myself,” she said, noting that she often felt dismissed “based off my body alone.”

Moreover, Lizzo addressed reactions to her recent weight changes, saying, “The truth is I really love myself to be able to do this,” adding that her focus has been on feeling better rather than meeting expectations.