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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bridesmaid Skips Water Park Bachelorette Party 'Because I'm Overweight': 'I'm By Far the Biggest'
A bridesmaid is wondering if she's justified in skipping an upcoming bachelorette party at a water park She says she's "overweight" and would exceed the weight limit on most of the slides, which "makes me uncomfortable" While many commenters understood her feelings, they said the trip was not about her, but the brideA bridesmaid said she's considering skipping her friend's bachelorette party — an overnight trip to a water park resort — because she's concerned she's too heavy to ride most of the slides. "The idea of standing in my bathing suit, being weighed to make sure I can go, makes me uncomfortable.' A 25-year-old woman shared a post on Reddit's AITA forum — where commenters share real-world scenarios and wonder if they would be the 'a------' — that her close friend, who'd asked her to be a bridesmaid, wanted to do overnight at a water park for her bachelorette party. But as the poster, Cmon_LetsGo wrote, 'I knew the trip wouldn't be fun for me due to my size. I am about 5'7' and 270 pounds, and the maximum weight for a single rider on the majority of slides is 250.' As she explained, 'I know I'm overweight and need to lose some, but insecurity isn't the main thing holding me back.' While she said she'd 'happily go on a beach vacation and rock a bathing suit the whole time,' the problem for her is 'the combination of the bathing suit, weigh-ins, and fact that I am too big to participate in many of the rides that makes it seem not fun to me.' She shared that 'there are a few heavier girls in the party, but I'm by far the biggest and I think the only one who exceeds 250 pounds.' But when she told the bride she didn't want to come, her friend 'got very upset, saying that she asked us to reserve the weekend months in advance and that she worked hard to keep costs down.' When the bridesmaid tried to explain further, '[the bride] said that I could float in the lazy river/hot tub or swim in a standard pool or drink at the bar while the other girls rode slides and that I shouldn't let my weight hold me back, especially from something so important to her. I still feel like it would be uncomfortable and a waste of money for me, as I wouldn't truly be able to have the same experience.' She continued, 'I couldn't do the same things as all the other girls, I think it would leave me feeling bad all weekend instead of upbeat and excited for the bride.' The reaction to her post was mixed. The top comment, with more than 2,000 upvotes, said that while she wouldn't be in the wrong for skipping, 'maybe it's not that much time? It's hard to believe they're [gonna] slide for hours and 2 days long. If i'm there with friends, it's a bit slides, not always everybody, and just more like swimming, playing, talking and bar. Plus in the evening, there are no slides. Just the group having food, drinks and fun.' As another pointed out, 'I am as fat as OP but an introvert. Any excuse to get little alone time from 11 drunken people would be a blast for me …you might regret not going and it might have an impact on your friendship, I would just go.' Another commenter was more blunt, telling the poster that they're in the wrong: 'She's right, there are plenty of things you could do and would avoid awkward weigh ins … Tell everyone you're afraid of slides, to avoid the embarrassment, then go and be there for your friend. Water park is only half of the celebration- there will be dinner, games, hanging out, etc. unless you're going to have a full on panic attack and ruin the event for the whole group, you should go for your friend.' While another Redditor acknowledged, 'This is a tough one. They've picked something pretty weird to do for a low-key bachelorette party, but they don't know how much you weigh ... I think you're missing the point of a bachelorette.' As another summed up: 'You being overweight and not able to do some slides sucks but… it's not about you.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Curve Model Faces 'Awkward' Comment About Her Body During Flight. Why She Wasn't 'Shocked' by It (Exclusive)
Curve model Kate Kope got over 300K views on TikTok for opening up about her encounter with an older woman who commented on her body during their flight Kope, 27, recalled the woman saying that she was "not that fat" after she found out Kope classified herself as a curve model Speaking with PEOPLE exclusively, Kope reveals why she "was not shocked" by the woman's unfiltered reaction "There's nothing quite like getting humbled on your early morning @delta flight," model Kate Kope wrote when she posted a TikTok video about an awkward encounter she had with a seat neighbor on her flight to Los Angeles. In the clip, which received over 300K views as of writing, Kope — a 27-year-old curve model from Brooklyn, N.Y. — recalled that the woman made a comment on her body after finding out she was a curve model. According to Kope, who is signed on with Jag Models, a photo of her in lingerie prompted the woman to say this next. "She goes, 'Oh, don't worry, you're not that fat,'" she revealed. Following the incident, Kope tells PEOPLE she "was not shocked" by the woman's unfiltered response because she actually gets similar reactions pretty often. "I'm used to people not quite knowing what to say when I tell them I am a curve model," explains Kope, who says she is a "true 10" in size but can fluctuate from 8 to 14 on any given day. She notes that clothing samples for curve models range from a 12 to a 16. "In person, I am not at all what someone would consider as 'curvy' or 'plus-size,' so an awkward reaction often happens. I think people almost want to comfort me and let me know that I'm not fat, as if I have allowed the fashion industry to convince me otherwise for labeling me as a 'curve' model. So, I don't take their inappropriate reactions to heart." She adds: "To many people, fat equals bad and skinny equals good, so these interactions just reveal more about how people perceive thinness in society and how they look at women's bodies. Little do they know, I've done the mental work and no longer wish to strive for thinness as my life goal." Kope doesn't believe that the woman, whom she notes was older, made the comment with "malice or ill intent." "We actually had an interesting conversation about many things. Maybe I should have judged her more, but I truly let it roll off my back," she says. "I personally get more annoyed by younger people who make these comments because I expect millennials and Gen Z to be more aware." Kope describes herself as a "confident" woman, though these types of interactions only highlight her struggle to truly identify with her job title. "I shy away a lot from telling strangers I'm a model. If I just say 'model' without including 'curve' or 'plus,' I can see people immediately stare at my body and question the validity of my answer. But when I do say 'curve or 'plus', they often want to say how ridiculous it is. So, I exist in this middle ground where either answer warrants an often uncomfortable response." The conversation around plus-size modeling has grown thanks to the rise of models like Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Iskra Lawrence, Lauren Chan, Precious Lee and Hunter McGrady, all of whom have advocated for body diversity industry-wide. Although Kope, who started her modeling career a decade ago and has since worked for brands including Victoria's Secret, SKIMS, Fenty Beauty and Hollister, tells PEOPLE that she's noticed a "regression" in the number of job openings accessible to models like herself, and she sees it affecting her community. The PEOPLE App is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "A couple years ago, curve models had more of a presence in the industry. My friends who are size 16+ would shoot campaigns, beauty and editorials. It felt like fashion was starting to explore what a size-inclusive industry could look like. But recently, there has been less and less of that happening. I've noticed brands shooting smaller and smaller curves or the models they're using are just midsize like myself. Many of my friends size 16+ are struggling to find their place in the industry again." "That is why I want to continue to talk about this on my social media," continues Kope. "Our perception of thinness cannot be so skewed by the media we are consuming. It's so unhealthy for the younger generation. I should not be the largest size they see in campaigns. I should not be the only depiction of a 'curvy' woman. Nothing has healed my perception and love of my body more than my community of plus-size models. They are confident, fashionable, funny, smart, and just the coolest people I know. If the brands right now won't highlight them, seek them out for yourselves!" Read the original article on People
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Curve Model Faces 'Awkward' Comment About Her Body During Flight. Why She Wasn't 'Shocked' by It (Exclusive)
Curve model Kate Kope got over 300K views on TikTok for opening up about her encounter with an older woman who commented on her body during their flight Kope, 27, recalled the woman saying that she was "not that fat" after she found out Kope classified herself as a curve model Speaking with PEOPLE exclusively, Kope reveals why she "was not shocked" by the woman's unfiltered reaction"There's nothing quite like getting humbled on your early morning @delta flight," model Kate Kope wrote when she posted a TikTok video about an awkward encounter she had with a seat neighbor on her flight to Los Angeles. In the clip, which received over 300K views as of writing, Kope — a 27-year-old curve model from Brooklyn, N.Y. — recalled that the woman made a comment on her body after finding out she was a curve model. According to Kope, who is signed on with Jag Models, a photo of her in lingerie prompted the woman to say this next. "She goes, 'Oh, don't worry, you're not that fat,'" she revealed. Following the incident, Kope tells PEOPLE she "was not shocked" by the woman's unfiltered response because she actually gets similar reactions pretty often. "I'm used to people not quite knowing what to say when I tell them I am a curve model," explains Kope, who says she is a "true 10" in size but can fluctuate from 8 to 14 on any given day. She notes that clothing samples for curve models range from a 12 to a 16. "In person, I am not at all what someone would consider as 'curvy' or 'plus-size,' so an awkward reaction often happens. I think people almost want to comfort me and let me know that I'm not fat, as if I have allowed the fashion industry to convince me otherwise for labeling me as a 'curve' model. So, I don't take their inappropriate reactions to heart." She adds: "To many people, fat equals bad and skinny equals good, so these interactions just reveal more about how people perceive thinness in society and how they look at women's bodies. Little do they know, I've done the mental work and no longer wish to strive for thinness as my life goal." Kope doesn't believe that the woman, whom she notes was older, made the comment with "malice or ill intent." "We actually had an interesting conversation about many things. Maybe I should have judged her more, but I truly let it roll off my back," she says. "I personally get more annoyed by younger people who make these comments because I expect millennials and Gen Z to be more aware." Kope describes herself as a "confident" woman, though these types of interactions only highlight her struggle to truly identify with her job title. "I shy away a lot from telling strangers I'm a model. If I just say 'model' without including 'curve' or 'plus,' I can see people immediately stare at my body and question the validity of my answer. But when I do say 'curve or 'plus', they often want to say how ridiculous it is. So, I exist in this middle ground where either answer warrants an often uncomfortable response." The conversation around plus-size modeling has grown thanks to the rise of models like Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Iskra Lawrence, Lauren Chan, Precious Lee and Hunter McGrady, all of whom have advocated for body diversity industry-wide. Although Kope, who started her modeling career a decade ago and has since worked for brands including Victoria's Secret, SKIMS, Fenty Beauty and Hollister, tells PEOPLE that she's noticed a "regression" in the number of job openings accessible to models like herself, and she sees it affecting her community. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "A couple years ago, curve models had more of a presence in the industry. My friends who are size 16+ would shoot campaigns, beauty and editorials. It felt like fashion was starting to explore what a size-inclusive industry could look like. But recently, there has been less and less of that happening. I've noticed brands shooting smaller and smaller curves or the models they're using are just midsize like myself. Many of my friends size 16+ are struggling to find their place in the industry again." "That is why I want to continue to talk about this on my social media," continues Kope. "Our perception of thinness cannot be so skewed by the media we are consuming. It's so unhealthy for the younger generation. I should not be the largest size they see in campaigns. I should not be the only depiction of a 'curvy' woman. Nothing has healed my perception and love of my body more than my community of plus-size models. They are confident, fashionable, funny, smart, and just the coolest people I know. If the brands right now won't highlight them, seek them out for yourselves!" Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS' Rhi Disljenkovic breaks silence on pregnancy rumours as she opens up about heartbreaking health struggle with endometriosis
Married At First Sight bride Rhi Disljenkovic has hit back at hurtful pregnancy rumours after fans began questioning her appearance in recent photos. The 35-year-old fitness blogger says she was left feeling 'disappointed' and 'self-conscious' after seeing online chatter suggesting she might be expecting. 'Honestly, it's disappointing,' Rhi told Daily Mail Australia. 'I put on a bit of weight during and after the experiment and I was already feeling self-conscious about it. So when people start speculating or comment like that, it doesn't just roll off your back... it actually hurts.' The brunette, known for her bubbly personality, opened up further on MAFS co-star Carina Mirabile's This Is Chaos podcast. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Yes I'm not pregnant, although every article says I am,' Rhi told Carina on Monday. 'And I think the weight gain contributed to the pregnancy comments. Then I saw the comments about me putting on weight,' she said with an exasperated sigh. Rhi appeared on Carina's podcast wearing a plain grey sweatshirt and track pants from her friend's self-titled streetwear clothing line, Mirab. The season 12 fan favourite said the pregnancy speculation cuts a little deeper for her because of her chronic health condition. One in nine Australian women live with chronic pain caused by endometriosis, a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it. There is no cure and the average time it takes to get a diagnosis is seven years. Rhi was diagnosed 10 years ago, at age 25. 'Jeff and I definitely would like to have kids at some stage,' she said. 'Right now, we do want to focus on creating our home. We recently moved in together.' 'As much as I am 35 and I've got endometriosis, I was told at 25 I would probably have trouble having children. 'They actually told me when I had surgery... that I should have kids that year. 'But I was like, "I'm single".' For the estimated 830,000 women living with endometriosis in Australia, medical insensitivity such as this is common, if not the norm. 'It just sucks that women have to explain their body changes all the time,' Rhi said. 'I've always been someone really proud of my body and someone [who is] confident in my body. 'I swear, men don't have to do that as much as we do.' Rhi said she doesn't 'blame MAFS' for the weight she gained during three months of filming in the Sydney Skye Suites hotel. 'I can't fully blame MAFS because those habits continued on outside of MAFS. It's something that happened with my eating and my lack of steps. And sometimes you don't have the mental space to do those things,' Rhi said. 'There's this weird expectation that women have to explain any changes to their body - and the second we're not shredded or photographed well, people jump to conclusions like pregnancy,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'You never know what someone's going through, and even if someone was pregnant, it's such a personal thing.' 'It's not gossip - it's hurtful, and it can affect someone's mental health,' she said. 'We've got to do better.' It comes just days after her co-star Jamie Marinos was forced to shut down similar rumours. Jamie, 29, was photographed at a recent event in Melbourne wearing a form-fitting outfit, which prompted online speculation about a supposed baby bump. The images, shared by @mafsgossip, included a shot of Jamie posing with Eliot - who she has been romantically linked to in recent months - wearing a sleek all-black outfit which seemed to hint at a small bump. 'Is it me or does Jaime look like she's got a bump?' one fan commented, while another added, 'Just don't know if it's a baby bump or photoshopped to look like it. But 100% it's a bump!' But Jamie wasted no time shutting down the speculation, jumping into the comments to address the chatter directly.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE MAFS bride Rhi Disljenkovic slams cruel pregnancy speculation after Jamie Marinos was forced to shut down baby rumours: 'It actually hurts'
Married At First Sight bride Rhi Disljenkovic has hit back at hurtful pregnancy rumours after fans began questioning her appearance in recent photos. The 35-year-old fitness blogger says she was left feeling 'disappointed' and 'self-conscious' after seeing online chatter suggesting she might be expecting. 'Honestly, it's disappointing,' Rhi told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday. 'I put on a bit of weight during and after the experiment and I was already feeling self-conscious about it. So when people start speculating or comment like that, it doesn't just roll off your back... it actually hurts.' The brunette, known for her bubbly personality, said it's frustrating that women are constantly expected to justify any physical changes. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'There's this weird expectation that women have to explain any changes to their body - and the second we're not shredded or photographed well, people jump to conclusions like pregnancy,' she said. 'You never know what someone's going through, and even if someone was pregnant, it's such a personal thing.' 'It's not gossip - it's hurtful, and it can affect someone's mental health,' she said. 'We've got to do better.' It comes just days after her co-star Jamie Marinos was forced to shut down similar rumours. Jamie, 29, was photographed at a recent event in Melbourne wearing a form-fitting outfit, which prompted online speculation about a supposed baby bump. She later took to Instagram to address the rumours, stating firmly that she was not pregnant and reminding fans that certain angles and lighting can be misleading. Marinos sparked baby rumours over the weekend after appearing in a gallery of snaps from Voir Vodka dinner at Bar Bambi in Melbourne, which she attended alongside her co-stars Eliot Donovan and Teejay Halkias. The images, shared by @mafsgossip, included a shot of Jamie posing with Eliot - who she has been romantically linked to in recent months - wearing a sleek all-black outfit which seemed to hint at a small bump. 'Is it me or does Jaime look like she's got a bump?' one fan commented, while another added, 'Just don't know if it's a baby bump or photoshopped to look like it. But 100% it's a bump!' But Jamie wasted no time shutting down the speculation, jumping into the comments to address the chatter directly. 'I'm going to blame the lighting on that, because it does and I can assure you there's no bump,' she wrote, adding a laughing emoji. In another cheeky comment, the blonde beauty joked, 'Why am I excited now for a non-existent baby?' before confirming the 'countless' vodkas she consumed that night were proof enough she wasn't expecting. The MAFS star later doubled down, taking to her Instagram Stories to share the same photo and write: 'What in the optical illusion is this? I look like I have a baby bump.' She added: 'How funny would it be if at an event for an alcohol brand I announce a pregnancy, except it wouldn't be funny because I'd be pissed the f**k off that I'm sober.' Since the show wrapped in April, Jamie and Eliot have emerged as two of the most-followed cast members, regularly sparking dating rumours with their flirty comments, TikTok videos and joint appearances at events. Despite their undeniable chemistry, Jamie previously clarified their relationship during a Q&A with fans, insisting: 'We are really good friends. 'He's been such a great support system, always makes me laugh and I'm super grateful to have him around.' She added: 'We are both single, and focusing on ourselves at the moment – but who knows what the future holds.' Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Jamie and Eliot echoed that sentiment, saying they've struck up an 'unlikely friendship' post-show and are simply 'taking each day as it comes'. The pair first sparked romance rumours after attending Daily Mail Australia's reunion party in April. 'Jamie is an absolute babe and I would be very lucky to be in a romantic relationship with her... but at this point in time, we are just close friends,' he told 9Entertainment. 'I'm not in any kind of position to be navigating a romantic relationship but I wouldn't rule anything out. I am absolutely loving going on this journey with Jamie by my side.' Eliot spoke highly of his relationship with Jamie and said their friendship had grown since meeting during filming last year.
