Adele claps back at people criticising her for her weight loss

15 November 2021, 12:16

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By Sam Prance

Adele says it’s "not her job" to validate how people feel about their bodies.

Adele has opened up about her weight loss and the reaction to it in a new interview and concert special with Oprah Winfrey.

Last night (Nov 14), Adele One Night Only aired on CBS. The one-off extravaganza saw Adele sing a selection of her biggest hits in front of an audience of famous stars including Lizzo, Leonardo DiCaprio and Selena Gomez. The 32-year-old singer also used the event as an opportunity to debut three new songs from her highly-anticipated fourth studio album 30.

In between performances, Oprah interviewed Adele about 30, and Adele also addressed the backlash to her weight loss.

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Speaking to Oprah about her weight loss, Adele explained: "I had the most terrifying anxiety attacks after I left my marriage. They paralysed me completely, and made me so confused because I wouldn't be able to have any control over my body."

Adele said going to the gym helped control her anxiety: "That really contributed towards me getting my mind right".

Adele then discussed the negative reaction to her weight loss. She said: "I'm not shocked or even fazed by it because my body has been objectified my entire career. I'm either too big or too small; I'm either hot or I'm not. But it's not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies."

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Adele ended by saying: "I feel bad that it's made anyone feel horrible about themselves - but that's not my job. I'm trying to sort my own life out. I can't add another worry."

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