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Published 17:19 15 Nov 2021 GMT
Adele has spoken out about her highly publicized weight loss in a candid interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The interview aired on Sunday night as part of a two-hour special, Adele: One Night Only, on CBS. During the show, the British singer opened up about divorce, reconciling with her late father, and single-parenthood, all ahead of her fourth studio album's release later this week.
Adele, 33, has shocked fans over the last two years with her dramatic physical transformation. The star told Winfrey she lost nearly 100 pounds after embarking on a new exercise regime and explained that going to the gym every day was a way of controlling anxiety amid her divorce from entrepreneur Simon Konecki.
"I had the most terrifying anxiety attacks after I left my marriage," she said. "They paralyzed me completely and made me so confused because I wouldn't be able to have any control over my body.
"[Working out] really contributed towards me getting my mind right," she added.
While she has a newfound love for the gym, the singer said that her diet is not restrictive and she still eats junk food every now and then. As for the criticism she faced over her weight loss, Adele said she wasn't "shocked or even fazed by it".
"My body has been objectified my entire career. I'm either too big or too small; I'm either hot or I'm not," the singer said. "I was body positive then and I'm body positive now. It's not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies [...] I'm trying to sort my own life out. I can't add another worry."
Alongside clips of the sit-down in Winfrey's California rose garden - the same one where the talk-show host interviewed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earlier this year - the special showed Adele performing a selection of new songs and classic hits in a one-off concert at Los Angeles' Griffith Observatory.
The show marked her first live performance in over four years and was watched by a star-studded audience including Drake, Lizzo, Selena Gomez, and Seth Rogan.
As well as opening up about her weight loss, the star also spoke to Winfrey about her divorce from Simon Konecki in 2018. She described the moment she realized her marriage was crumbling when taking a personality test in a glossy magazine, and blurting out: "I'm really not happy. I'm not living, I'm just plodding along."
She recalled: "From there, I was like 'What am I doing? What am I doing it for?'"
Adele and Konecki - who were together for eight years - still live opposite each other in LA, and continue to co-parent their eight-year-old son Angelo. The singer stressed that though she is no longer "in love" with her ex she still cares deeply for him, and credits him with "saving her life" by providing her with much-needed stability when she first became famous.
She also told Winfrey that she felt embarrassed by the failure of her marriage, saying: "I take marriage very seriously."
"I've been obsessed with a nuclear family my whole life because I never came from one," the singer explained. "From a very young age [I] promised myself that, when I had kids, we'd stay together"
Adele's father, Mark Evans, left home when she was just two years old. Towards the end of the interview, she confessed how "the absolute lack of presence and effort" from him was the "biggest wound" she'd suffered as a child.
"I had absolutely zero expectations of anybody because I learned not to have them through my dad," she said. "He was the reason I haven't fully accessed what it is to be in a loving, loving relationship with somebody."
Evans' alcoholism made it almost impossible for Adele to have a relationship with him growing up. When she was young, he admitted to drinking as much as two liters of vodka and eight pints a day, Mail Online reports.
But Adele did manage to reconcile with him before he passed away in May after a six-year struggle with bowel cancer. After meeting with him in Wales, she managed to play him all of her new album over Zoom.
"It was amazing for me and him," she said. "I think he could listen to me sing it, but not saying it.
"So it was very, very healing [and] when he died, it was literally like the wound closed up."
Adele's fourth studio album, 30, is set for release this Friday 19 November 2021.
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Published 11:34 08 Oct 2021 GMT
Adele has spoken candidly about her disappointment over the conversations women were having about her body post-weight loss.
On Thursday, October 7, the 'Someone Like You' chart-topper graced the covers of both American Vogue and British Vogue.
In her accompanying cover story, the 33-year-old megastar shared: "My body’s been objectified my entire career. It’s not just now. I understand why it’s a shock. I understand why some women especially were hurt."
Adele continued: "Visually, I represented a lot of women. But I'm still the same person. And the worst part of the whole thing was that the most brutal conversations were being had by other women about my body. I was very f*****g disappointed with that."
She added: "That hurt my feelings."
By early 2020, Adele had reportedly lost 100lbs after hiring a personal trainer and completely transforming her diet.
However, despite the fact that her new approach to her diet and exercise was for her and only her - there were a number of people giving their two cents about her transformation online.
And according to Adele, many of these critics were women.
In May 2020, she shared a photo of her in a black dress featuring her very slender frame - a photo taken at her 32nd birthday celebration.
But the response to the photo wasn't all positive.
For example, one person took to Twitter to share: "Am I the only one that misses old Adele?! She really didn’t have to lose all that weight. So [sic] already looked so gorgeous and confident Noooo Adele."
Back in December 2019, weeks after she showed off her initial weight loss at a party hosted by Drake, a Twitter user said: "Celebrating Adele’s weight loss is a garbage thing to do for a million reasons.
"Here are two: 1. It tells your fat friends you think their bodies are a problem to be solved. 2. The weight loss could be the result of physical or mental health struggles. Weird to cheer about!"
Adele revealed in her interview with Vogue that her staggering weight loss was the result of exercising three times a day. But rather than being motivated to shed weight, she actually only set out to manage her anxiety.
Adele told British Vogue: "It was because of my anxiety. Working out, I would just feel better. It was never about losing weight, it was always about becoming strong and giving myself as much time every day without my phone.
"I got quite addicted to it. I work out two or three times a day. So I do my weights in the morning, then I normally hike or I box in the afternoon, and then I go and do my cardio at night. I was basically unemployed when I was doing it. And I do it with trainers."
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Published 14:00 08 May 2020 GMT
This week, the world has been talking about British music sensation Adele.
However, the Grammy Award-winner has not been trending because she's releasing a new single or launched a new album - no, no. People just couldn't get over her appearance in her most recent social media post.
On Wednesday, the 'Hello' singer celebrated her 32nd birthday, and to mark the occasion, she shared her first post on Instagram since December. The Grammy Award winner wrote to her 33.6 million followers:
"Thank you for the birthday love. I hope you’re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time. I’d like to thank all of our first responders and essential workers who are keeping us safe while risking their lives! You are truly our angels. 2020 okay bye thanks x"
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In just two days, the beloved singer's post has received nearly 10 million 'likes' and amassed over 210,000 comments - many of which are compliments from some famous names:
Adele's friend Lauren Paul - who is married to Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul - also shared a snap with Adele on her Story, writing alongside it:
"Happy birthday angel babe @adele. You came into my life a few months before I had Story [her son], and you quickly became one of the most important figures in my journey as a new mother.
"You have taught me so much. You glow because your heart is full. I'm so proud of the human you are. Wish we were reliving this Vegas sleepover."
Now, in response to the varying comments made regarding Adele's weight loss, the singer's former personal trainer has taken to Instagram to share the truth about her transformation.
London-based fitness expert Pete Geracimo shared a photograph of himself alongside Adele in a pool and addressed the less-than-flattering responses to Adele's weight loss in the post's caption. He wrote:
"As Adele’s former London-based personal trainer, it’s disheartening to read negative commentary and fat-phobic accusations questioning the genuineness of her amazing weight loss.
"In my personal experience of working with her through many highs and lows, she always marched to the beat of her own drum on her own terms. She never undermined her God-given talent in any way. She let her incredible voice do the talking, or should I say singing! She never once pretended to be something that she wasn’t. What you saw was what you got. And we all LOVED it!"
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Geracimo added that the singer's weight-loss journey was never about being "super skinny", but was instead about getting her "healthy". He continued:
"When Adele and I started our journey together, it was never about getting super skinny. It was about getting her healthy. Especially post pregnancy and post surgery. When 25 dropped and the tour announced, we had to get ready for a 13 month gruelling schedule. In that time, she warmed to training and made better food choices. As a result, she lost considerable weight and people took notice. Her body transformation was splashed across every media outlet. The attention it generated was mind-blowing."
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The personal trainer then referenced how Adele's journey started when she "underwent some tough personal changes", having separated from husband Simon Konecki in April last year, and officially filing for divorce in September. Geracimo continued"
"Since she moved to LA, it’s been well documented that she underwent some tough personal changes. It’s only natural that with change comes a new sense of self and wanting to be your best possible version. She embraced better eating habits and committed to her fitness and 'is sweating'! I could not be prouder or happier for her! This metamorphosis is not for album sales, publicity or to be a role model. She is doing it for herself and for Angelo."
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Geracimo concluded that he hopes people "appreciate the hard work" the 'Skyfall' singer has put in, and stressed that Adele did not lose the weight to make people "feel bad about themselves". He wrote:
"My hope is that people appreciate the hard work that Adele has done to improve herself for the benefit to her and her family only. She did not lose the weight to make others feel bad about themselves. This personal transformation has nothing to do with me or you. It’s about Adele and how she wants to live her life. She has not changed from the Adele we grew up with and have loved. There is just a little less of her to go around."
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Published 13:55 11 Feb 2020 GMT
Adele reportedly looked "unrecognizable" when she attended the Oscars after-party following the 92nd Academy Awards, which aired on Sunday night.
The Vanity Fair party was certainly a star-studded occasion, however, it appeared that Adele made quite the entrance given that Polish television presenter, Kinga Rusin, took to Instagram following the event to state her disbelief at the Hello singer's weight loss.
Rusin shared an image of her and Adele at the party, and in the caption - which is written in Polish - she spoke about how Adele has "probably" dropped "30kg" and how she "honestly didn't recognize her".
Watch Adele's emotional Grammys speech:
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A source told People that Adele recently adopted a healthier lifestyle, following her split from husband, Simon Konecki, last year.
"It's easy to just focus on her physical transformation, but this is really about something bigger," the insider said. "She got to the point where she didn't feel great. She knew she had to change something, because she wants to be the healthiest mom possible."
"Her whole focus during the weight loss journey has really how been all about how she can be healthier and how can she treat her body better.
It was never about losing weight. Her weight loss happened because she has cut down drinking and is eating more real food. But she now loves her physical transformation too. She is more confident, dresses differently and she just seems happier overall."
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In fact, Adele was spotted with Harry Styles in Anguilla over Christmas, when she met with a fan, and shared details about her weight loss journey.
19-year-old Lexi Larson, who hails from Massachusetts, almost didn't recognize Adele at first. But when she and her friends went to Blanchards Restaurant and Beach Shack, they were shocked to noticed former One Direction member, Harry Styles, at a table.
"A few minutes later, Adele came over and sat down next to me and my friend and was like, 'So what can I do for you girls?'" she told People.
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"We were so excited. We were talking to her for a little while, and then she got Harry Styles to come over and sit with us also. We took a picture with Harry, and we talked to them for 15 minutes probably. They were more asking us questions. It was a really positive experience. It was really cool.
"She said she lost something like 100 pounds, and that it's such a crazy positive experience. She seemed so happy, and she looked amazing. She seemed really confident."
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Published 13:54 02 Sep 2021 GMT
Adele looked incredible as she showed off her weight loss in a miniskirt and booted heels on a date night out in LA.
The singer, 33, was spotted out and about with her American sports agent boyfriend Rich Paul, and it seems as though the pair have been spending a lot of time together in recent weeks.
The couple confirmed their romance last month, after going public when they sat courtside at game five of the NBA Finals in Phoenix, Arizona.
Back in July, a friend of the couple said their romance is "casual" and they aren't "super-serious" yet, a source told People.
The insider went on: "It's not super serious, but they're having a good time. They have mutual friends in common, so that's been nice. She's having fun and being social. [Adele] has relaxed a lot. She's not quite as private as when she was married.
"She is living her life and doing great. She is having a great summer with [her son] Angelo. They are spending most of their time in LA."
The singer now lives in a $10 million Beverly Hills mansion and boasts 15 Grammy Awards.
She famously went on a major health kick over the last couple of years, which saw her shed a reported seven stone.
The Hello hitmaker decided to transform her physique following the end of her 8-year-long marriage to Simon Konecki in 2019.
She separated from Simon and they plan to amicably raise their seven-year-old son Angelo.
Joking about her new look while guest hosting US TV show Saturday Night Live last October, Adele joked: "I know I look really, really different since you last saw me.
"But actually because of all the COVID restrictions and the travel bans, I had to travel light and I could only bring half of me, and this is the half I chose."
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Published 23:42 25 Oct 2020 GMT
Adele's dramatic weight loss has been the subject of many a headline in 2020, and now the singer has joked about her change of appearance while hosting Saturday Night Live.
"I know I look really, really different since you last saw me," the 32-year-old said as she took to the stage.
"But actually, because of all the Covid restrictions... I had to travel light and I could only bring half of me," she joked. "And this is the half I chose."
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The 'Someone Like You' singer then revealed that she was actually "too scared" to sing and host the show simultaneously.
However, despite her fear, she did manage to overcome it to sing during one of the SNL sketches.
"I'd rather just put on some wigs, have a glass of wine or six, and see what happens," she said.
This happened during a sketch based on The Batchelor, where Adele played a hopeful singleton looking for love.
Referencing the titles of her first three albums, she said: "I'm here because I've had a lot of heartbreak in my life - first at 19 and then, sort of famously, at 21 and then, even more famously, at 25"
Listen to Adele's performance during the sketch below:
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The singer endured rejection after rejection during the sketch while being put through various dating scenarios from the show.
After each rejection, Adele burst into one of her hit songs including 'Rolling in the Deep', 'Hello', and 'Set Fire to the Rain' - annoying her castmates more and more each time.
Adele finally concluded her hilarious performance while walking off stage singing 'Someone Like You' and said: "Catch me next week on Love Island!"
On the subject of Adele's dating life, this is when Chet Hanks attempted to impress her:
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Adele's hosting of the show comes three years after she last appeared on American television at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
It also comes five years after the release of her last album, 25.
The follow-up album has been much-anticipated, and per the BBC, it was speculated that her SNL performance was an indication that it was finally ready, but last week, Adele said that she wanted her hosting of the show to be a "stand-alone moment".
