Sunday, November 29, 2009

Why do we care about Jessica Simpson’s weight gain?

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Earlier this week, pictures emerged of Jessica Simpson performing at the 24th Annual Chili Cook Off in Pembroke Pines, Florida sporting a much fuller figure. We too were surprised that the singer notorious for her expertly sculpted bod in “The Dukes of Hazzard” had packed on a few pounds, but we were even more shocked at the magnitude of Jessica backlash these new photos brought on.

Ashlee Simpson defended her sister today on her blog:

"I am completely disgusted by the headlines concerning my sister's weight. A week after the inauguration and with such a feeling of hope in the air for our country, I find it completely embarrassing and belittling to all women to read about a woman's weight or figure as a headline on Fox News.

All women come in different shapes, sizes, and forms and just because you're a celebrity, there shouldn't be a different standard.

Is this something you would say to your wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, or even a friend? I seriously doubt it. How can we expect teenage girls to love and respect themselves in an environment where we criticize a size 2 figure? Now can we focus on the things that really matter."

Avoiding the fact that Ashlee was unhappy with her appearance and got a nose job and sounds a teeny bit hypocritical, we think she’s right. The obsession with Jessica’s weight is unbelievable and the comments are mean. "I'm not fat," Jess recently confessed to a pal. "Going from a size 2 to a size 8, that's not fat. If I weren't Jessica Simpson, no one would care." We’d have to agree.

Why must celebrities look a certain way? If Jessica had always been this size, would she have been equally famous? Are people trashing Jess because they like seeing her struggle with her weight as they do in their own lives?

Do we enjoy seeing celebrities falter? What do you think of Jessica Simpson’s new figure?

Related:
Check out The Thread host Sarah Bernard's take on Jessica's jeans.

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  • Karebear's Avatar
    Posted by Karebear Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:08pm PST

    Most women are size eight!!!! just because she is a celeb does not mean she has to be a size 2! As long as she is not just pigin out and geting unhealthy then keep on doin what your doin!!!! show me the people that are sayin this and i bet they are out of shape!!!

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  • PattyP's Avatar
    Posted by PattyP Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:12pm PST

    If she truly had talent she it would not matter what her dress size is. If you notice, actresses and singers who actually are talented seem to get less flak when they put on a few pounds. When you base your career on how you look, then that is what is going to be judged about you. She has no talent either singing or acting, she is just a pretty face ( and figure).

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  • nae nae's Avatar
    Posted by nae nae Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:39pm PST

    I love jess..she's got a gorgeous femine sexy figure...the haters are jealous.flaunt it jess!

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  • Shy's Avatar
    Posted by Shy Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:15pm PST

    Who cares what her weight is? There are way more important things going on in the world. Personally, I fluctuate between an 8 and a 10, and that is not fat. Not at all!

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  • kw's Avatar
    Posted by kw Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:09am PST

    Who cares if Jess gains a few...Oprah can gain weight and everybody says "poor Oprah"

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  • BRINKY's Avatar
    Posted by BRINKY Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:24am PST

    I THINK IF SHE IS HAPPY WHEN SHE HAS A LITTLE WEIGHT ON LET HER BE. BUT THAT OUTFIT SHE CAN TAKE THAT BACK....

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  • rockin' mom's Avatar
    Posted by rockin' mom Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:21am PST

    Who cares how much weight she's gained? It's nobody's business but hers. That outfit is hideous, though.

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  • Halle's Avatar
    Posted by Halle Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:22am PST

    I definitely think it's the outfit, yes she did gain some weight, but everyone knows heavy chested gals CANNOT get away with wearing high waisted jeans! She's gorgeous and still looks hot in my opinion

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  • Rowdygirl's Avatar
    Posted by Rowdygirl Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:34am PST

    If she feels that she looks good, that should be all that really matters. Personally, I don't really care for her and think she has no talent, but I feel like she's being attacked for no reason. She has always dressed hideously, so this shouldn't be a surprise.. but because the outfit makes her look heavier, it's a whole other issue. Then again, maybe it's all a ploy to keep her name out there. She's getting press and lots of attention; isn't that what she REALLY does best? Then when she loses the weight (what? 10 pounds, maybe) she'll be "hot" again and get even more press. Sounds like a PR plan to me.

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  • jennifer e's Avatar
    Posted by jennifer e Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:03am PST

    She looks great!

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