Tess Holliday, the unapologetic model who describes herself as “Plus Model, Wife, Mom, Feminist” on her vibrant Instagram, is creating waves with her new video promoting her book, The Not So Subtle Art Of Being A Fat Girl. In this clip, she boldly addresses the term “fat” and expresses her determination to reclaim it.
In collaboration with Self Magazine, Tess explains her choice to include the word “fat” in her book title. “I want people to realize I’m fat and that’s perfectly fine to say,” she asserts. Dressed to impress in a chic black swimsuit, Holliday aims to strip the negativity from the term. “It’s crucial to remove the stigma that society has placed on words deemed bad or shameful… I never imagined I’d be comfortable saying it,” she reveals.
Viewers often gasp when she identifies herself as fat, advising her not to use the term. Her response? “It’s fine, just relax.” Honestly, could we adore her any more?
With a history-making modeling contract in 2015, Tess made headlines as the largest plus-sized model to snag a major deal. She’s captured the hearts of thousands with her honest dialogue surrounding body image and her refusal to wear anything but what makes her feel fabulous. Yet, her path hasn’t always been easy; she faced bullying in high school that led her to pursue her G.E.D. instead. Now, at 32, Holliday embraces her body and discusses issues from body shaming to the trials of new motherhood.
Using her empowering hashtag #EffYourBodyStandards, Tess emphasizes her pride in her identity. “Society often feels threatened or offended by someone my size living authentically or wearing what they want. So, it makes perfect sense that I’d choose the ‘offensive’ term to describe myself,” she declares.
Tess Holliday is a beacon of strength for larger women and girls, encouraging them to love themselves just as they are. We salute her incredible spirit and fierce attitude. You can snag her book right now!
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In summary, Tess Holliday is redefining the narrative around body image, urging everyone to embrace the word “fat” with pride and confidence. Her journey from feeling bullied to becoming a role model for body positivity is truly inspiring.