Jordin Sparks Loves Her Curvaceous Body
May 8, 2009 by Jeanne
Ever since she appeared on American Idol, the show’s sixth winner, Jordin Sparks, has been barraged with comments about her weight. It got so bad, in fact, that the National Action Against Obesity went as far as to say Jordin is “too fat” and accused her of being a poor role model. At that time, Jordin said she was happy with her body but the criticisms continued.
The 19-year-old recently revealed that she doesn’t stress about her body. “I hike when I’m at home. I ride bikes, and I eat healthy. I’m all up for working out and being healthy and eating right, but I don’t have to be a size four and I’ll never be a size four. If I ever get to that, you have permission to say ‘Jordin, what the heck is wrong with you?’ because I would blow over.”
She went on to say that people are always going to be obsessed about weight but that it is sad when you see how much is affects people, even little kids. I was happy that she said she feels good about her appearance: “I love the way I look. I love my curves, I love being able to fill out a dress and be like ‘yeah, I look really good today.’ But I do have my days where I feel like ‘I really wish I could stay inside right now.’”
She said that her parents raised her in a healthy environment with her mother teaching her to eat in moderation and that her father, a former football player, encouraged the family to be active.
What do you think of what Jordin had to say about her weight? Is this a normal healthy size and would losing weight cause her to “blow over”?
image: Bauer-Griffin
she definitely is NOOOT FAT!!! what is wrong with people??? she’s just fine and she’s gorgeous, i think people are just jealous…
She is gorgeous and I applaud her for not conforming to hollywood’s ridiculous standards.
It is insane they think she is fat! There is no way!! Jordin looks great and I’m happy that she is fine with the way she looks. It’s also a good thing for young girls to be seeing such a positive figure. Not everyone has to be a size 0.
I can’t believe people would call her “too fat;” it’s ridicuouls and uncalled for. Jordin is beautiful the way she is and that’s part of what makes her such a great role model. How could the NAAO say she’s a bad role model?! She’s healthy and active. So what if she’s not a zero. Is NAAO trying to make her a role model for anerexia?!