Mexican Actress Ariadne Díaz Rejects Body Shaming, Advocates Against Extreme Thinness

Mexican actress Ariadne Díaz is brushing off online criticism about her body, particularly comments labeling her as "fat." Instead of taking the remarks personally, Díaz used the opportunity to speak out against the societal pressure to conform to extreme thinness.

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Gabriela, they are saying we are fat.

This situation arose recently when Díaz and her long-time friend, actress Gabriela Carrillo, began sharing their fitness journey on social media. The two actresses, who have maintained their friendship since their first telenovela together in 2007, decided to exercise together. However, their posts drew negative comments from some users who judged their workouts and appearance.

Comments included remarks like "Those squats are poorly done," "You are both overweight," and "Losing weight at that age is really difficult." Some even speculated if they were pregnant. Díaz, who is married to Marcus Ornellas and is a mother to Diego, chose a positive response.

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Noooo! Let's do more exercise.

In a video shared online, Díaz's friend Carrillo pointed out the negative comments, to which Díaz responded calmly. The actresses then showcased their athletic physiques, with Díaz posting a caption that read, "My body is a gift from God and not a fashion object that changes with the seasons." Their message emphasizes body positivity and self-acceptance, rejecting the notion that one must be extremely thin to be considered healthy or attractive.

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My body is a gift from God and not a fashion object that changes with the seasons.