Lizzowould rather the world focus less on her body and more on her body of work.Gracing the cover ofRolling Stone‘s latest issue, the “Truth Hurts” singer, 31, opens up to the magazine about dealing with those who only see her for her physique and not for her musical talents.“I’m so much more than that,” she said. “Because I actually present that [and] I have a whole career; it’s not a trend.”Lizzo.David LaChapelle for Rolling StoneBorn Melissa Jefferson, Lizzo — who leads this year’s crop ofGrammy nomineeswith a total ofeight nods— said she has dealt with her own body image struggles and come out stronger, despite societal constraints on perceived beauty.“I’ve come to terms with body dysmorphia and evolved,” Lizzo said. “Thebody-positive movementis doing the same thing. We’re growing together, and it’s growing pains, but I’m just glad that I’m attached to something so organic and alive.”David LaChapelle for Rolling StoneEarlier this month, formerBiggest LoserstarJillian Michaelspublicly addressed her concerns with “celebrating” the Grammy-nominated singer’s shape.“Why are we celebrating her body? Why does it matter? Why aren’t we celebrating her music?” Michaels, 45, said when discussing Lizzo‘s reputation for pushing self-acceptance during anappearanceon Buzzfeed News’AM2DM.Lizzo.David LaChapelle for Rolling StoneShe added: “‘Cause it isn’t going to be awesome if she gets diabetes. I love her music. My kid loves her music. But there’s never a moment where I’m like, ‘And I’m so glad that she’s overweight.’”Lizzo appeared to indirectly address Michaels’ headline-making statements on Instagram, where shewrotean uplifting mantra, that read in part, “I have done nothing wrong. I forgive myself for thinking I was wrong in the first place. I deserve to be happy.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesLizzo,Rolling Stone.Rolling Stone MagazineIn August, the multifaceted musician shared some of herfrustrationswith being called “brave” for posing in ways that make her feelsexyinGlamourmagazine.“When people look at my body and be like, ‘Oh my God, she’s so brave,’ it’s like, ‘No, I’m not.’ I’m just fine. I’m just me. I’m just sexy,” she told the publication.Lizzo continued to explain that thedouble standardhappens whenever she gets lauded for doing the same things a thinner woman would do without being patronized in the same way.Lizzo.David LaChapelle for Rolling Stone“If you sawAnne Hathawayin a bikini on a billboard, you wouldn’t call her ‘brave,'” Lizzo said at the time. “I just think there’s a double standard when it comes to women.”“I don’t like it when people think it’s hard for me to see myself as beautiful,” she said. “I don’t like it when people are shocked that I’m doing it.”
Lizzowould rather the world focus less on her body and more on her body of work.
Gracing the cover ofRolling Stone‘s latest issue, the “Truth Hurts” singer, 31, opens up to the magazine about dealing with those who only see her for her physique and not for her musical talents.
“I’m so much more than that,” she said. “Because I actually present that [and] I have a whole career; it’s not a trend.”
Lizzo.David LaChapelle for Rolling Stone
Born Melissa Jefferson, Lizzo — who leads this year’s crop ofGrammy nomineeswith a total ofeight nods— said she has dealt with her own body image struggles and come out stronger, despite societal constraints on perceived beauty.
“I’ve come to terms with body dysmorphia and evolved,” Lizzo said. “Thebody-positive movementis doing the same thing. We’re growing together, and it’s growing pains, but I’m just glad that I’m attached to something so organic and alive.”
David LaChapelle for Rolling Stone
Earlier this month, formerBiggest LoserstarJillian Michaelspublicly addressed her concerns with “celebrating” the Grammy-nominated singer’s shape.
“Why are we celebrating her body? Why does it matter? Why aren’t we celebrating her music?” Michaels, 45, said when discussing Lizzo‘s reputation for pushing self-acceptance during anappearanceon Buzzfeed News’AM2DM.
She added: “‘Cause it isn’t going to be awesome if she gets diabetes. I love her music. My kid loves her music. But there’s never a moment where I’m like, ‘And I’m so glad that she’s overweight.’”
Lizzo appeared to indirectly address Michaels’ headline-making statements on Instagram, where shewrotean uplifting mantra, that read in part, “I have done nothing wrong. I forgive myself for thinking I was wrong in the first place. I deserve to be happy.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories
Lizzo,Rolling Stone.Rolling Stone Magazine
In August, the multifaceted musician shared some of herfrustrationswith being called “brave” for posing in ways that make her feelsexyinGlamourmagazine.
“When people look at my body and be like, ‘Oh my God, she’s so brave,’ it’s like, ‘No, I’m not.’ I’m just fine. I’m just me. I’m just sexy,” she told the publication.
Lizzo continued to explain that thedouble standardhappens whenever she gets lauded for doing the same things a thinner woman would do without being patronized in the same way.
“If you sawAnne Hathawayin a bikini on a billboard, you wouldn’t call her ‘brave,'” Lizzo said at the time. “I just think there’s a double standard when it comes to women.”
“I don’t like it when people think it’s hard for me to see myself as beautiful,” she said. “I don’t like it when people are shocked that I’m doing it.”
source: people.com
