Elliot Page is reflecting on how far he’s come – and he’s full of gratitude and joy! The Oscar nominee, who came out publicly as transgender in December 2020 and uses he/they pronouns, has taken to Instagram to open up about past struggles with their body: “Dysphoria used to be especially rife in the summer….
Christina Aguilera Releases Powerful New Version of ‘Beautiful’ Music Video
In 2002, Christina Aguilera let us all know, we are beautiful, no matter what they say. 20 years later, she’s relaying the same powerful message, this time in the context of a social media world that’s chipping away at our self-esteem, self-love and mental health on a daily basis. To coincide with the 20th anniversary of her…
Gwyneth Paltrow Reflects on the Beauty & Messiness of Approaching 50
Gwyneth Paltrow is turning 50 soon and she’s reflecting on her life so far and all that is yet to come. The actress and entrepreneur who will mark the milestone on September 27, posted a photo of herself on her Goop website, leaping joyfully across a grassy field in a bikini along with a heartfelt…
Missy Higgins Shares Powerful Words About Heartbreak
Missy Higgins is reminding us all that it’s completely okay to feel heartbreak and grieve lost relationships – because that’s what humans do. In a candid post on Instagram, the Aussie musician revealed that she recently split from her husband of six years, Dan Lee, and is struggling emotionally: “The shame of a ‘failed marriage’,…
Ashley Graham’s Beautiful Reminder Your Body Is Enough, Just As It Is
Ashely Graham has a refreshing reminder for us all: our bodies are enough, just as they are. In a post on Instagram, the model, entrepreneur and mama-of-three shared a video of herself five months after giving birth to twins, Malachi and Roman. “Posting this video for all the mamas who haven’t and may never ‘bounce back’…
Shawn Mendes Shares Open Letter About How He’s Feeling Right Now (& His Honesty is Everything)
Opening up about how we’re feeling isn’t easy. It takes strength to be vulnerable and to expose our deepest thoughts. To give ourselves permission to be human. To feel all the feelings. And be ourselves, just as we are. And that’s exactly what Shawn Mendes is doing today. The superstar has posted an open letter for…
Sara Ramirez Beautifully Responds to Criticism of “And Just Like That” Character, Che Diaz
Sara Ramirez has shared their thoughts on the backlash their And Just Like That character, Che Diaz, has been receiving. In an interview with The New York Times (with the brilliantly simple title “Sara Ramirez Is Not Che Diaz”), the actor acknowledges the “hate that exists online.” ICYMI (also, spoiler alert), Cynthia Nixon’s character, Miranda, leaves…
Andy Grammer’s Love Letter Project Aims to Fill the World with Self-Love this Valentine’s Day
Andy Grammer has some special plans for Valentine’s Day and he’s inviting us all to take part! The “Damn It Feels Good To Be Me” singer is urging us to write a love letter – to ourselves – because as he explains on Insta, “when’s the last time you said ‘I love you’ to yourself?”…
BTS is Taking a Break to Recharge & Hang With Family During the Holidays
BTS has announced they’re taking a break – but don’t worry, they’ll be back, soon-ish. In an official statement from Big Hit Music, the label reveals the “Butter” singers will be taking an “extended period of rest” after their sold-out Permission to Dance on Stage concerts in L.A and the 2021 Jingle Ball Tour. “BTS stayed…
Giacomo Gianniotti’s Beautiful Reminder That Self-Awareness is a Superpower
Actor and philanthropist Giacomo Gianniotti has opened up about his evolving journey as a man – and how learning to become self-aware has been a major element of his growth. The 32-year-old, best known for playing Dr Andrew DeLuca on Grey’s Anatomy, shared his thoughts on Man Enough, one of the most important podcasts of…
Jessica Simpson Marks 4 Years of Sobriety… & Learning to Love Herself
Jessica Simpson is opening up about the moment she decided to turn her life around. In a series of messages posted to Twitter, the singer, entrepreneur and mama shared a photo of herself from four years ago when she not only began her sobriety journey, but perhaps more importantly, her self-love journey. “This person in…
Halsey’s Reminding Us Postpartum Bodies Are Enough, Just As They Are
Halsey is sharing an honest look at their postpartum body in the hopes of reminding us all that our own ever-changing bodies are enough as they are – and certainly don’t need to live up to any expectations set by society. You see, the singer who appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, less…
Miranda Mckeon Shares Self Love Message After Shaving Her Head During Cancer Treatment
Anne With An E actress Miranda McKeon has revealed she shaved her head before her final round of chemo this week – and she has an important message for us all about what true beauty is really about. In a message posted to Instagram, she explains how she has slowly been losing her hair for the…
Lizzo Delivers a Powerful TED Talk on Self Love & the Black History of Twerking
If there’s one thing you’re going to watch today, let it be Lizzo’s TED Talk on the Black history of twerking and how it taught her to love herself, just as she is. The speech, which has dropped online in full, opens with the superstar talking about her “heinie” and learning to appreciate it: “I…