Lizzo Speaks About Fame, Her Anxiety And Battle With Depression

Lizzo will forever be remembered for her musical talent and how she has broken the stereotypes of plus-size women.

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During a Variety cover story interview, she opened up about how fame has affected her life.

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She said that nothing changed, and her anxiety and depression didn’t disappear.

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She said that the way people look at her and perceive her has changed.

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Lizzo had to acclimate to being famous and all the restrictions that came with it.

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During an episode of her upcoming show, she spoke about breaking the stereotypes surrounding plus-size women.

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She believes that people are just conditioned to believe that bigger bodies don’t have the stamina to perform.

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She is very open about how much she doesn’t care for the stereotypes and loves her body.

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She made a post about self-love on Instagram where she embraced her fully nude body.

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