Our favorite stars of Hollywood may appear perfect on the big screen, or on the glossy pages of magazines, but it’s nice to know that even they need the help of makeup, photoshop, and strategic photo angles to achieve the ‘perfect’ image we have come to expect.
Take a look at these 16 refreshing quotes that prove even celebrities struggle with confidence and body issues.
16. “I definitely have body issues, but everybody does. When you come to the realization that everybody does that – even the people I consider flawless – you can start to live with the way you are.” – Taylor Swift
15. “I don’t have perfect teeth, I’m not stick thin. I want to be the person who feels great in her body and can say that she loves it and doesn’t want to change anything.” – Emma Watson
14. “I get so worried about girls with body image and stuff… And I feel like I have been able to have a fun career and be an on-camera talent and be someone who has boyfriends and love interests and wears nice clothes and those kinds of things without having to be an emaciated stick. And it is possible to do it. In life, you don”t have to be that way and you can have a great life, a fun life.” – Mindy Kaling
13. “I wish I could go back and tell my teenage self that I was beautiful. But since I can’t, I’m going to say it to you: Every single one of you is unique, beautiful, and worthy of a great life.” – Demi Lovato
12. I’m pretty comfortable with my body. I’m imperfect. The imperfections are there. People are going to see them, but I take the view you only live once.” – Kate Hudson
11. “i’m proud of my body. My body weight will always be something that I’ll struggle with for the rest of my life, but I’m finally in a good place and learning to love me for me, and not somebody else’s standards.” – Khloe Kardashian
10. “Who cares if there are lumps on my thighs? I’m guilty of having human legs made up of fat, muscle, and skin, and sometimes when you sit, they get bumpy!” – Kristen Bell
9. “I have cellulite. So what! I’ve never claimed to be perfect. It’s crazy anyone should assume that just because you’re in the spotlight, you’re flawless.” – Kim Kardashian
8. “Somebody who talks about how much they’re eating and counts calories is unattractive to me. And when you limit yourself in the things you eat, it affects your mood. I’ve seen people who are a nightmare to be around because they’re not eating. That’s why I always have an apple in my purse or a Luna Bar in the glove box in case I get stuck in traffic – I don’t even want to be alone in the car with myself if I’m hungry!” – Nina Dobrev
7. “[Sometimes] I’m running and get passed by a 70-year-old woman with a better body. I can’t be skinny all the time. I like to drink and I like to eat. I like burgers and bagels. – Chelsea Handler
6. “You have to remember that it’s not practical or possible for an everyday woman to look like [models]. Being size zero is a career in itself so we shouldn’t try and be like them. It’s not realistic and it’s not healthy.” – Rihanna
5. “I’m trying to gain weight but my body won’t let it happen. What people don’t understand is that calling someone too skinny is the same as calling someone too fat, it’s not a nice feeling.” – Kendall Jenner
4. “Pretty much everyone I know, no matter what size, is trying some system. Even when someone gets to looking like she should be so proud of herself, instead she’s like, ‘I could be another three pounds less; I could be a little taller and have bigger lips.’ Where does it end? You just have to say, ‘It’s pretty damn good. I am right here at the moment and I’m OK with it. I’ve got other things to think about.’” —Melissa McCarthy
3. “I realize everybody wants what they don’t have. But at the end of the day, what you have is much more beautiful than what’s on the outside!” – Selena Gomez
2. “Now every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, the arms of Michelle Obamam, and doll tits… The person closest to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sbaotage our athletes. Everyone else is struggling.” – Tina Fey
1. “If anyone even tries to whisper the word ‘diet,’ I’m like, ‘You can go f*ck yourself.'” – Jennifer Lawrence
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