I was really trying hard not to blog about this publicity stunt that is Jessica Simpson's ballooning weight, but everybody keeps talking about it, so I'll try not too... I'll even do my best not to point out the irony that Jess decided to debut her new look at a chili cookoff...
So here are statements of a bunch of people defending her healthy new look:
Kim Kardashian:
I think it's absolutely ridiculous!!! She is not fat at all and I am actually offended that people are giving her such a hard time over this! LEAVE HER ALONE!!!
First of all, her outfit was FABULOUS! I loved that Fendi leopard belt with those high waisted jeans!
She is so drop dead gorgeous and the fact that the media is sending this message out to young girls is mind blowing!
I am probably twice Jessica's size, so what do you guys think of me then???
Pete Wenz:
"I think that the media puts too harsh of a spotlight on women in general, and I think it's a bummer," the Fall Out Boy told Extra from the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash in Tampa, Florida Thursday, when asked about Simpson's new curves.
"It's bad for young women," Wentz added. "I see it affecting young girls who come to our shows, and that's a bummer. Real beauty is on the inside, man."
Tony Romo:
Jessica's confidence no doubt comes from her boyfriend, Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo, 28. "He thinks Jess is hot no matter what," a friend of the singer tells OK!. "He wants to date a girl who can have a few beers, ribs, fries and dessert."
Ashlee Simpson:
Since when did a woman's weight become newsworthy...
I am completely disgusted by the headlines concerning my sister's weight. A week after the inauguration and with such a feeling of hope in the air for our country, I find it completely embarrassing and belittling to all women to read about a woman's weight or figure as a headline on Fox News.
All women come in different shapes, sizes, and forms and just because you're a celebrity, there shouldn't be a different standard.
Is this something you would say to your wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, or even a friend?
I seriously doubt it.
How can we expect teenage girls to love and respect themselves in an environment where we criticize a size 2 figure?
Now can we focus on the things that really matter.
See also:
Jessica Simpson Photo Gallery
Jessica Simpson Is Still Dumb
Jessica Simpson Flashes Some Booty