Michelle Keegan has hit back at an “offensive” body shaming comment which was left after she shared a recent carousel of images showcasing her new collection with Very.
The brunette beauty, 36, is just as known for her sense of style as she is her acting credits, and expressed her pride over the latest range with the online retailer. Captioning the series of photos, the former Coronation Street star said: “If you know me you’d know I LOVE Summer, this is why I’ve been sooo excited for my new Summer collection to drop. Here is it”.
But among the positive and excited comments from heaps of fans, one person was less than impressed and said: “You need to show this collection on a real size woman not a size 6”, to which Michelle hit back: “you need to get off my page and stop writing such ignorant and offensive comments”.
The commenter was unperturbed by her response and asked: “how was that offensive ? Nice collection but like to see it on someone that's not a size 6”. Michelle replied: “thank you for your comment. But I believe every woman any shape or size is a ‘real’ woman x”.
Fans flocked to support and praise the talented actress’ comments. One simply said: “well said”, while another penned: “I’m a size 6/8 but very much an alive and real woman, offensive to suggest otherwise. Wanting to see the clothes on someone your own size is one thing, but no need to dehumanise the women who aren’t the same as yourself”.
A third said: “well said [hands praising emoji] any size is still a real woman. Can’t believe someone could write something so ignorant! You look stunning in your collection and your collection is stunning”.
And another commented: “what’s a real woman? Women come in all sizes. How insulting”. Michelle’s new collection includes an eclectic mix of stylish items from denim co-ords to dreamy holiday dresses and vibrant skirts. The collection has been designed to offer the perfect additions to any summer wardrobe. It also includes plisse co-ords and floaty sun dresses – ideal for any upcoming beachside holidays.
The Stockport-born performer, who is currently starring in the BBC’s new drama Ten Pound Poms, shot to fame after bagging a much coveted recurring role on the long-running soap, Coronation Street back in 2007.
In only her second audition as an actress, she won the part of Tina McIntyre – beating around 900 other auditionees – and saw her life change forever. Since her exit from the soap, Michelle's career has gone from strength to strength.
She played Sergeant Georgie Lane in the BBC drama series, Our Girl. She starred as Tracy Shawcross in Ordinary Lies and then went on to play Tina Moore in Tina and Bobby.
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