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‘I was bullied at school for being so tall but now I’m a model who appeared naked on TV’

Hannah Lewis, who is now 6ft, was bullied at school for her height but is now a model and stripped naked in an empowering photoshoot on Channel 4's Naked Education

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James was the 'fat kid' in school. This led to body image issues and steroid use in his 20s

James planned to do one cycle of steroids. But people started complimenting his muscles and physique – so he kept going.

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RTE First Dates viewers hail student nurse for talking 'openly' about her body image issues

Ava described herself as a "big burst of energy" and said her type was tall and into fitness

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Love Island's Claudia initially REJECTED ITV bosses over body image struggles

Claudia Fogarty has spoken candidly about her struggles with body image ahead of entering the ITV villa, although she admits the show is being more body positive nowadays

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Paige Thorne plans to have breast implants removed amid secret struggle

After having her new boobs for a little over a year, Love Island star Paige Thorne has admitted that she regrets ever changing her breast size, and is considering having her implants removed amid her body image battle

Daily Mirror

Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt ignoring detractors on mission to get children to embrace their bodies

South Australian body image activist and documentary maker Taryn Brumfitt says detractors "are entitled to their opinions", but she plans to use her new-found influence to get governments on board with her goals.

ABC News

Who is Taryn Brumfitt? Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Australian of the Year

The writer and director’s body image advocacy started with a viral post and is headed for the upper echelons of government

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Body Image Activist Taryn Brumfitt Is Our New Australian Of The Year And Her Speech Was 10/10

"We weren't born into the world hating our bodies. This is something the world has taught us."

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Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt takes body positivity message to kids

Taryn Brumfitt launched her body image movement after her reverse "before and after" photo went viral. Now she is taking those messages into schools.

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Myanmar backflip on Sean Turnell’s amnesty leaves government ‘deeply concerned’ – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Body image activist Taryn Brumfitt honoured, Albanese fights for voice

Body image activist from South Australia takes the top national award; PM urges opponents to see the national interest; and pro-Russian tennis fans quizzed by police

The Guardian - AU

Mission for Aussies to love their bodies

Taryn Brumfitt will use her platform as Australian of the Year to teach one million school children about body positivity.

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'It is not our life's purpose to be at war with our body': 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt's speech in full

Campaigner, director, successful author and mum of four, Taryn Brumfitt's work on body image has inspired millions across the globes. Here's the 2023 Australian of the Year's acceptance speech in full.

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Body image campaigner Taryn Brumfitt is 2023 Australian of the Year

Taryn Brumfitt, a body image campaigner whose work has been recognised internationally, is the 2023 Australian of the Year.

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Taryn Brumfitt: body image activist named 2023 Australian of the Year

Adelaide writer and speaker directed Netflix documentary about women’s body loathing and her path to accepting her own skin

ABC News

Australian of the Year nominees strive to make country more compassionate, sustainable

Their passions and work vary greatly from performing on stage, improving healthcare, standing up for people's rights to teaching children to love their own bodies.

The Independent UK

‘I never thought I was pretty’: Pamela Anderson says she struggled with body image issues due to childhood abuse

The star’s forthcoming memoir ‘Love, Pamela’ releases on 31 January

Glasgow Live

Glasgow actor Daniel Kerr opens up on 'toxic' weight loss and body image that inspired new film

After struggling with his own weight, Daniel Kerr, who starred in The Wee Man, wrote and directed ‘Norm’ which tells the story of a man who goes on an intensive diet to lose weight.

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Jenna Bush Hager discusses body image after revealing her grandmother once called her ‘chubby’

Jenna Bush Hager is the granddaughter of former First Lady, Barbara Bush

Daily Mirror

Pregnant Shaughna Phillips 'feels like an ogre' and hides from holiday photos

Shaughna Phillips, 28, is expecting her first baby in March this year. She has admitted to struggling with body image during her pregnancy and didn't take any photos of herself on her babymoon with her partner Billy

Glasgow Live

Glasgow men needed for BBC documentary about working out and body image

Males who are aged between 17 and 22 are needed by the BBC for an upcoming documentary about male body image. If this is something you are interested in, here's how to apply.

The Conversation

Gen Z beauty brands can use 'friendly' chatbots to boost body image as well as sales, research shows

Some members of “generation Z” – people born after 1996, the oldest of whom are turning 26 in 2022 – spend hundreds of pounds per year on beauty products. In fact, gen Z members are often more willing to spend on beauty and skincare products than previous generations.

Los Angeles Times

Kumail Nanjiani already had a complicated relationship with food. 'Eternals' didn't help

Kumail Nanjiani has shed more light about his time on Marvel's "Eternals." This time, he's reflecting on how the action movie negatively affected his body image and eating habits.

Los Angeles Times

Jennifer Lawrence says she was asked to lose weight to star in 'The Hunger Games'

Since her breakout role as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games," Jennifer Lawrence has been outspoken about body image. But in a new conversation with Viola Davis, the "Causeway" actor shared that she was asked to lose weight for the lead role.

Tribune News Service

How Lightning's Pat Maroon opened a body image dialogue that resonates

TAMPA, Fla. — Pat Maroon was taking a postgame shower following the Lightning’s 3-1 loss to the Bruins on Tuesday night when teammate Steven Stamkos approached and asked if he had seen a video circulating on social media.

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