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    Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart claps back at pregnancy rumours

    30 May 2018 11:41 AM | Posted by
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    The actors on the Netflix series Riverdale seem to attract just as much attention as the show itself. Most recently, Lili Reinhart (who plays Betty Cooper) has had to deal with pregnancy rumours circulating about herself. But Lili has reacted in a thoughtful way, posting the most perfect, body-positive response.

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    The 21-year-old addressed the rumours in a series of text posts on her Instagram story where she reminded fans that all of our bodies go through a lot of change.

    “It’s unfortunate that one unflattering photo of my stomach circulating the internet causes hundreds of people to think that I’m pregnant,” she posted. “Nope. Not pregnant. This is just my body. And sometimes I’m bloated. Sometimes an unflattering photo is taken of me. Sometimes I go through periods of time where I gain weight. My body is something that I will NEVER apologize for. My body will constantly go through change. And so will yours. And that’s fine. So let’s not put so much time and effort into caring about a stranger’s figure. Bye.”

    Actress Camila Mendes (who stars alongside Lili on Riverdale) was inspired by her costar’s response to the rumours and backed her up with another body-positive Instagram story.

    Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart claps back at pregnancy rumours

    “Inspired by you @lilireinhart. I feel bloated 24/7, my weight fluctuates constantly, it comes with being a woman and should be celebrated, not criticized. I used to fear the day that people start publicly criticizing my body and commenting on my weight. I’ve suffered too much from my own self-criticism and wasn’t sure that I could handle it from others. But seeing somebody as beautiful as Lili respond to public scrutiny by preaching and practising self-love is all it takes for me to overcome that fear. Proud to call her my friend. Let’s continue inspiring women to love their bodies," Camila wrote.

    Hopefully, their words inspire many more!

    What do you think of the messages Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes posted? Do you like seeing celebrities get candid like this?

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    JulzP 31 May 2018 9:27 PM

    I really dislike how the media love to tear people down. I also don’t want to know personal things like that. ( in rumours). If people want to announce personal things then fine they shouldn’t have to defend themselves to the media

    Isabelbolton 31 May 2018 8:24 PM

    It would be horrible if people asked if you were pregnant every time you were bloated.

    Lucrecia629 31 May 2018 7:59 PM

    I wish they'd just say nothing. Pregnancy is such an easy one to figure out - just wait several months and you'll either see a huge belly or a baby. If celebs stop commenting then people will work out the media is just making stuff up. But I think celebs probably love this just as much as the media does because it gives them an opportunity to be social justice warriors, which increases their popularity with fans. Silly media or PR stunt? Hard to say.

    Elunia 31 May 2018 10:08 PM

    Yes, it brings celebrities we have never heard of before onto our radar, just like these two :)

    bebeautiful34 31 May 2018 6:20 PM

    It's unbelievable how much scrutiny these celebs' stomachs get. I've seen photos that just zoom into the stomach, unbelivable!

    Seashells 31 May 2018 10:36 AM

    I had no idea who both these girls were but good on them for speaking up against the trash that the media likes to produce. I too get the bloats every now & again, doesn't mean I'm pregnant, nor does it mean that every other woman out there with a food baby is pregnant either. People need to lay off & stop focusing on appearance, seriously.

    bh's Ellie Goodman 31 May 2018 2:15 PM

    Exactly right, Seashells! xx

    Lois389 31 May 2018 10:11 AM

    Good on her. The media has a lot to answer for, it has been happening for years.

    bh's Ellie Goodman 31 May 2018 2:14 PM

    It's good people have a platform now to clear things up quickly and in their own words xx

    ThisIsMe 31 May 2018 9:59 AM

    Good on her! The media always make up stories, I wouldn't be able to cope being a celebrity always having assumptions & pics etc!

    Princess Perfume 31 May 2018 9:25 AM

    I've been mistaken for pregnant too and it was quite painful. But I love Lili's response - so mature and articulate.

    Okatko 31 May 2018 8:12 AM

    I’ve been asked a few times if I was pregnant. Some people genuinely thought I was pregnant others making a point. I learnt to laugh it off. But then I’m not in the public eye.

    Linda_Vesinger 31 May 2018 1:53 AM

    Never heard of either actress. Good on them for being so proactive

    Jessica712 30 May 2018 10:30 PM

    Well done ladies! They shouldnt have to deal with all this negative criticism especially at such a young age.

    bh's Ellie Goodman 31 May 2018 2:13 PM

    Right, it would be so tough! But it's great they handle it so well xx

    Trish_D 30 May 2018 10:12 PM

    Well done on handling this so well.

    onlyoni 30 May 2018 9:24 PM

    I don't know who these girls are but I love their frankness and attitude towards body image.

    Chicklet 30 May 2018 9:08 PM

    Good on her!

    misfortune8 30 May 2018 8:43 PM

    With all the trolling that happens as a result of social media, I'm glad when I read stories of women with this kind of confidence. It's especially refreshing to hear this so often from younger women. I don't think I would felt so confident at her age.

    bh's Ellie Goodman 31 May 2018 2:12 PM

    Me too, m8! It's so heartwarming. I was so shocked when I found out she was only 21! x

    clearcrystalwater 30 May 2018 7:52 PM

    I loved reading how honest and straight-up she speaks! Yes, everything she says is so true! Awesome gal!

    bh's Ellie Goodman 31 May 2018 2:11 PM

    Me too, ccw! It's so lovely to see! x

    Miss19 30 May 2018 7:00 PM

    Good on them! I hate how SO much attention is placed on our physical appearance

    Yohanna 30 May 2018 6:39 PM

    I have no idea who these people are. These kind of rumours are of least interest to me.

    duality 30 May 2018 4:53 PM

    I feel sorry for people in the media spotlight, you have a food baby and it’s all over the news, glad it’s not me!

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