Here's what the letter said (Sorry for the quality, I just took it on my phone):
What?! Okay, I don't consider myself a FAN of Katharine at all, but I consider myself a WOMAN and I was extremely disappointed by the high-horse that Danielle Stewart of New Jersey had placed herself upon. Who is she to judge? Why is she so angry that Katharine is boasting about her rockin bikini bod that she worked so hard for? Yeah, sure, being young, not having kids, being a star--all of these are things that usually indicate 'good bodies' (whatever that means), but Katharine McPhee is open about having been bulimic. I remember this because even though I could care less about her singing, I was kind of shocked at her bravery for admitting this opening. Regardless of HOW she got to her body (or for that matter, what it looks like), why be so mean about the fact that the girl is finally comfortable about her body?
Also, why does being young and not having kids mean that you can't be happy about the way you look? Maybe it is the best shape she's ever been in? Not everyone is the same--people talk about how when you're in your twenties, everything is soooo easy, your body is tighter, blah blah blah. Well, I can say that I'm in my twenties, and I wouldn't call my relationship with food easy at all. Can I eat whatever I want? Nope. Can I NOT exercise? Nope. I realize that when you get older, your metabolism slows, your responsibilities increase, but in the end, if you don't know if she's one of the lucky few who've "had it easy", why hate on her so much?
Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but I really wish people would keep their negativity to themselves.
Maybe I'm totally off base here. Readers, anyone also extremely angered by this article? And sorry that this post is sooo different compared to my others :)
I totally agree with you! I like the idea of having the "negative" comments - and I swear I've seen similar comments in Cosmo and Marie Claire about how "she's famous; it's obviously her job to look good." Even so- There are sooo many girls her age who haven't had kids who are doing well in their careers that AREN'T happy with the way they look or feel insecure. I don't even know who Katharine McPhee is- but more power to her for overcoming bulimia and feeling awesome about they way she looks now!
ReplyDeleteKatherine looks great but i didnt follow her the past few yrs since her idol win and had no idea she went short/blond??!!! but yeah, she looks good. She's 25 no kids, I am almost 34 and have a baby and I look good too :) And women who have had 5 babies and are still 50 lb over weight have good attributes too. We all look good!!! We are women, hear us roar :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! That letter is unnecessary and uncalled for. She SHOULD be proud of her body and should be able to say so with full confidence. Being 25 or young in general does NOT guarantee you to have a "good" body or a healthy relationship with your body. I work my butt off trying to be happy with myself. It isn't easy no matter what your age and she's proud of her body being at her best ever because she's worked hard and had to overcome a lot to develop that relationship. Miss Danielle should have probably put a little more thought into the situation before throwing out a letter like that.
ReplyDeleteI'm so with you! That was unnecessary. We should be praising and congratulation eachother not trying to bring each other down. Shame on her!
ReplyDeletei agree, why does having a kid automatically equate to your body going out the window? i think KM looks great and like you said, it was so brave for her to come out about being bulimic so she's just happy with her body now which is a phenomenal thing!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was really mean too! And I'm not even her biggest fan either.
ReplyDeletePeople need to be nicer to each other!
your blog is adorable :)
I agree! I think people just want to start arguments.. I don't understand why, but it seems like people get a kick out of it! Ugh!
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