> At a Glance
> – Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Kelly Osbourne and others answer cruel comments
> – Claps range from profanity-laced videos to calm TikTok talks
> – Why it matters: Celebrities show fans how to shut down online cruelty
Cruel comments about weight and shape keep popping up on celebrity feeds, but the targets are hitting back with punchy, often witty, responses that turn the spotlight on the bullies.
Swift Retorts
Kelly Osbourne lost her father Ozzy in July 2025 and soon faced speculation about her thinner frame. On The Piers Morgan Show she told detractors,
>Kelly Osbourne stated:
>”To the people who keep writing ‘Are you ill’ or ‘Get off Ozempic’-my dad just died. F— off.”
She followed with an Instagram video urging critics to examine their own motives.
Lizzo has long preached self-acceptance. When a tweet blamed her fame on America’s “obesity epidemic,” she countered,
>Lizzo responded:
>”I’m popular because I write good songs and I’m talented.”
The singer later told Vogue she prefers “body-normative” to “body-positive,” arguing that being fat is simply normal.
Calm Explanations
**Ariana Grande used a 2023 TikTok to remind followers that the body they compared her current look to was her “unhealthiest version.” She asked for gentleness, noting,
>Ariana Grande said:
>”You never know what someone is going through.”
Selena Gomez told Dear… that online jabs left her in tears, yet she stays public to support others facing similar cruelty. During a 2025 podcast she explained lupus medication causes her weight swings and added,
>Selena Gomez noted:
>”I would rather be healthy than a model.”
Comedic Clapbacks
- Amy Schumer lost 50 lb by December 2025 and wrote on Instagram she did it “to survive,” not “to look hot.”
- Busy Philipps schooled a grammar-challenged troll: “YOUR is possessive… YOU’RE CLEARLY AN A—— BODYSHAMING LOSER.”
- Pink shrugged off 2015 dress criticism with: “My healthy, voluptuous and crazy strong body is having time off. Thanks for your concern. Love, cheesecake.”
Key Takeaways
- Celebrities answer body-shamers with facts, humor or heartfelt pleas
- Their replies highlight health struggles, grief and personal autonomy
- Stars urge fans to focus on kindness over appearance
These public retorts turn nasty comments into teachable moments about empathy and respect.
