Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Christina Aguilera at Her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour

[ivn]

Christina Aguilera joins Sabrina Carpenter onstage during night one of her #ShortnSweet tour in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/szvQG0xUUA
- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 16, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter treats her fans with a surprise by bringing out music superstar Christina Aguilera on the first night of her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour in LA. The mother

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[ivn]

Look, I have a real problem with comments like these, and let me explain why. First of all, I find it repulsive when people comment on other people’s bodies, especially women’s. Whether it’s in a manner that’s derogatory, speculative, or even laudatory-they can all be harmful. When someone comments positively on someone losing weight, they think they’re being complimentary, but they also promote the idea that this person is only worthy of praise and love when they’re a certain size. This accomplishes nothing but reinforce societal standards of how one should look like.

Secondly, I happen to follow this woman’s life and career, and I can say for a fact that she is one of the most body-shamed people in the world, at least in my lifetime. Her weight has fluctuated many times in the past just like you, or me, or any human being for that matter. She’s been all sorts of sizes at different periods in her life, even before Ozempic was even a thing. Weight fluctuations are normal and happen to everyone. It is simply no one’s business being privy to other people’s bodies. Weight is something that is directly correlated to our health (HIPAA, anyone?) and everyone deserves that privacy, even celebrities-especially celebrities, they are put on a higher pedestal and face more pressure. Have we not learned anything from Chadwick Boseman?

Thirdly, I presume that the majority of ONTD are women, so I find it baffling that some of you choose to be devoid of empathy when it comes to commenting on other people’s bodies. You must know how it feels when somebody talks about your body, right? I am not talking about you specifically, OC, and I apologize for going off on you. But this being the first comment just doesn’t sit right with me. ONTD can be very progressive about certain issues so it’s disappointing whenever I see this community contribute to the problem. Body dysmorphia is so prevalent and it affects so many people, and we should know better. Countless individuals have developed eating disorders rooted in their fear of what other people might say about their bodies. So many men die young of cardiovascular problems from pumping steroids due to the pressures they put on themselves. Celebrities cut and reconstruct their faces and bodies to sculpt it the way they assume would get them more love. It is a serious issue that affects so many of us yet ONTD remains obtuse about the matter. I’ve even gotten piled on for calling out some of you in the past. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m exhausted from this kind of toxicity, and that it hardly gets talked about. We can choose to keep certain things in our thoughts, and not everything needs to be said. This may be a gossip site, but I believe that’s no reason to go out of line.

But I digress, Christina Aguilera can literally do whatever she wants to her body and she deserves no judgement-she’s had more than her share of that. It is also not anyone’s place being privy to what medications someone may or may not be taking-that’s an invasion of privacy. I know it’s a hard ask but may we please evolve into better humans. Please? Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

Here’s Christina Aguilera over the years, so some of you can shut the fuck up about her not looking like herself anymore:



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[lulufairybubble]

The rules are different for Xtina here bc of the stans of the other one. It's lessened for sure but the undercurrent is still there. You can see people reluctantly leaving positive comments but they still can't help but for there to be a slight bit of shade in them. It's pathetic tbh.

[pciam]

I’ve noticed this too!

[lulufairybubble]

You can tell it's like pulling teeth with some people lol

[queencersi]

Agree 100% with your comment!

I'm so tired of the commentary about Xtina's looks.
The majority of it is nothing more than a way to insult her without overtly doing so.

[2_on]

okay

[gossymer]

There have been multiple celebs who've been having weight issues in the past decade or more who have dropped multiple dress sizes specifically over the last year or two (Selena, Lana, Christina) but since no one will come out and say ozempic despite it being pretty obvious that it's one of the few ways ppl have successful managed to keep the weight off, we do wonder and yes, comment.

Christina seems so happy now and living her best life which honestly makes me thrilled for her. I truly believe she's been trying her hardest to lose weight but like Oprah, sometimes it takes ozempic for the body to not keeping screwing you over. My reaction if she said she did use it, would totally be the "good for her!" Gif.

At the same time ONTD can also be tired of the absolute lack of transparency regarding the use of these medications by celebs.A lot of us are in the same place as them re: weight loss struggles and it's disingenuous for them to claim it was just exercise and healthy eating. Don't tell me the "is it me? Am I a failure when my idol can drop all this weight?" doesn't lead to worse mental health and eating disorders in the long term.

[ivn]

I can see where you’re coming from but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s harmful when people comment on other people’s bodies. It is at the very root of the problem. Some celebrities have gone out to say what they have done medically and surgically and while that is absolutely admirable, those who are hesitant to discuss their bodies should be allowed that agency. See, Christina has talked about getting Botox, she’s advertised it actually. If she’s willing to talk about it then, let that choice be hers. She’s been hounded so many times about being on Ozempic and she does not owe anybody that information, regardless of whether or not she’s a celebrity. Everyone has a right to privacy. Many non-celebs choose not to disclose their medical and surgical enhancements, and they should have that right. Let’s be real here, there is nothing productive about commenting on people’s bodies, especially women’s-it’s quite literally the problem. We now live in a world where medical and surgical enhancement procedures are very accessible because the world thinks it’s okay to comment on other people’s bodies and everyone has been under that pressure, not because of celebrities. No one is ever contented with how they look because everybody always has something to say about it and that’s what really exhausts me. If people want a healthy discourse on body dysmorphia, it should not be at the expense of unwilling participants. This mentality that celebrities owe us information that’s private just because they’re in the public eye is very problematic. It’s almost akin to forcing someone out the closet. If they want to talk about, they will talk about it. But this “is she on Ozempic” that’s quite literally in every single post of hers is not in any way advocating against body dysmorphia.

[valueablejunk]

The plastic surgery/bodyshaming of Xtina is so over the top and always nasty.
Even her makeup and skinnyness was often an insult.
For some reason, she is one of the few celebs that is mocked with it. It is so tired.

[deathrvltn]

i so agree and appreciate this comment. it always feels like we're blaming someone who might be struggling. i've had my ed and body dysmorphic disorder for longer than i haven't at this point and i always feel for the women being talked about.

[___showerscene]

Christina has always been hot

[pciam]

Period!!

[pciam]

People mock her for being “fat” or roll out the caveats “but.. is she on ozempic” if she’s thin. It’s always something with her that people find ok to pick apart.

And while I understand that there is some overall proper discourse to be had about the rising usage of Ozempic and similar drugs at a macro level, singling out individual people and expecting them to reveal their medical histories and prescriptions to appease you is not it.

[yesmrtoad]

What does the "HIPAA, anyone?" part mean?