Overview
- Lizzo, speaking on Monica Lewinsky’s Reclaiming podcast on Tuesday, March 24, said she was “deeply offended” by how late-1990s and 2000s media talked about women’s bodies.
- Lewinsky said a cruel caricature once made her sob for hours, which framed the conversation around the personal harm of public ridicule.
- Lizzo pointed to Jessica Simpson’s 2009 “mom jeans” coverage as an example of that scrutiny, noting high‑waisted jeans are now the only style she wears.
- She said she had to be “undeniable” in talent, beauty, and likability because people tried to deny her opportunities based on her body alone.
- Reports on Thursday amplified her view that recent weight and habit changes came from self‑care, with Complex recalling her 2025 essay on “releasing” weight and People emphasizing her definition of body positivity.