Former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Jackie Goldschneider boldly calls out body shamers after being called 'plump' following her appearance at jingle ball concert.
- December 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jackie Goldschneider, known for her role on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," recently took to TikTok to address body-shaming comments she received after attending the iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball The event, held at Madison Square Garden on December 13, saw the reality star flaunting a silver gown, which unfortunately led to an influx of hurtful remarks online.
"I got a lot of comments that were really quite shocking," Jackie, 48, shared in the video posted on December 16. "People calling me plump, juicy, full-figured, big - all sorts of comments like that."
Goldschneider, who has been candid about her ongoing battle with anorexia, found such comments neither flattering nor helpful. She emphasized that compliments do not need to center on her body size, stating, "You can compliment me without commenting on how much weight you think I've gained or what you think of the size of my body."
To those who categorized her as "full-figured," Jackie urged a broader perspective on what a real woman's body looks like. "I suggest that you sign off of TikTok and OnlyFans and Instagram and you look around the real world and see what a real woman's body looks like because real women are not skin and bones," she stated.
Goldschneider also tackled the subject of Ozempic, a weight loss drug some of her "RHONJ" castmates have admitted to using. "I could lose every --- ounce of this by the new year if I went on Ozempic tomorrow, but I choose not to do that," she boldy remarked. She advocates for natural hunger and eating habits, grounding her stance in her own lived experience.
Jackie implores parents to avoid discussing body size with their children unless medically necessary, promoting a healthier dialogue around body image. "If you have a daughter, I beg of you, please do not compliment her by telling her the size of her body is bigger," she advised. This stems from her belief that individuals are acutely aware of their own weight changes.
Concluding her video with a message of self-assurance, Goldschneider declared, "If your intention was not to compliment me but to passive-aggressively insult me and to throw me off my game, that will never --- happen. I recovered from 20 years of anorexia, and I am so proud of myself, and I also happen to think that my body is strong and beautiful and, frankly, it's a work of --- art."
Goldschneider's journey with anorexia - chronicalled in her memoir "The Weight of Beautiful" - reveals her tenacity and resilience. Despite the harsh comments, she holds her ground, advocating for acceptance and a broader understanding of beauty standards. Her final statements serve as a beacon of empowerment, cheering for everyone to embrace their unique beauty.