Published: January 31, 2009
Op-Ed Contributor
Jessica Simpson Is Curvaceous Not Fat: Press Get Off Her Back
By Robert Paul Reyes
Entertainment reporters are in a twitter about Jessica Simpson's new curvaceous body. From their reaction you would gather that the few pounds Jessica has gained is one of the signs of the impending Apocalypse. This is a non-story, in my humble opinion Jessica has never looked more fantastic.
Show Biz reporters should make fun of talentless bimbos like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, and leave semi-talented, hardworking celebs alone. Jessica may not be a brain surgeon, and she's not the greatest singer in the world, but at least she doesn't flash her nether regions or make sex tapes.
Jessica's friends in the biz have jumped to her defense:
"Several spoke to Us Weekly with kind words for Simpson:
'She looks healthy, she's got curves, she's Jessica Simpson! Give me a break!,' said Lisa Rinna.
Paula Abdul said, 'I think this is absolutely ridiculous. People are being so mean. People don't realize that it's damaging to one's psyche.'
And Vera Wang, who designed Simpson's 2002 wedding dress, said, 'I think some people forget that stars are just human beings, and stuff happens.'"
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/01/30/2009-01-30_jessica_simpson_embraces_her_new_shape_s.html
Wang was trying to be supportive, but she should have kept her comments to herself. Her "stuff happens" remarks gives the impression that she thinks that gaining a few pounds is a horrible thing. Jessica is not a fat pig, she's a big-boned healthy, corn-fed country gal.
I'm not a fan of Jessica's music or films, but I think she's a sweet lady, and I hope that the press gets off her back.
Robert Paul Reyes is a NewsBlaze writer on Politics, Pop Culture and Pointless Pontificating. Contact him by writing to NewsBlaze.
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