Fatphobia

Wakeup Call to Kirstie Alley!

Laura Beck | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Reality Television, A&e, Reality TV, Yo-Yo Dieting, Kirstie Alley, Kirstie Alley's Big Life, Hollywood, Fat, Dieting, Fatphobia, Entertainment News
Laura Beck

Our societal obsession with thinness is damaging at best and deadly at worst. On her new show Big Life, Kirstie Allen has the chance to show the world that you can be fat, healthy and happy.

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Howard Stern Can Shove It, Gabby's Hot!

Laura Beck | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Media Criticism, Fat, Howard Stern, Fatphobia, Actresses, Entertainment, Gabourey Sidibe, Entertainment News
Laura Beck

I love that Gabourey Sidibe is making America look at her. If every young woman had her confidence, we'd see a fraction of the body issues that plague us today.

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A Plea to Kevin Smith: Fatty, Accept Thyself

Laura Beck | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Fat Acceptance, Fatphobia, Southwest Airlines, Kevin Smith Fat, Kevin Smith Southwest, Snl, Fat, Kevin Smith, Entertainment News
Laura Beck

Every time he says that he's trying to lose weight, it's a win for them. Every time he says he's not "that big," it's a win for them.

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