Fans of Jessica Simpson have voiced their concerns after deeming a photo she posted ahead of Christmas as "alarming".
The singer, 42, opened up last year about her battle with addiction and her journey to sobriety and revealed over the summer that she had lost 100 lbs over the past few years.
Jessica's latest post saw her standing in front of a red Christmas tree, decorated with black and white spotted and striped ornaments.
In the snap, she could be seen wearing dark jeans and boots, as well as a blue jacket with black fur trim, a large Celine handbag, and sunglasses as she smiled broadly at the camera.
Some fans took to the comments to voice their thoughts, writing: "She looks unhealthy and not setting the best example here. I can’t like this post when I can clearly see she is harming herself."
Others added: "Is she okay?" and "Honestly, as someone who grew up with you, I scrolled and said "who tf is that?!" But if you're happy...."
Many took to the comments to defend Jessica, writing: "Ffs it’s almost 2023, stop bullying this woman for her weight."
Another wrote: "Everyone needs to back off, show some respect, and keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. This is not your platform to air out and project your insecurities and hang-ups. Jessica looks beautiful and has been through more than enough scrutiny for literally 10,000 lifetimes. If you’re legitimately “concerned” then express it privately. But don’t use her page to spout your vitriol.
"Jessica is truly an inspirational person and a force to be reckoned with after all she has accomplished. True resiliency is not generally something the overall population understands too well, despite the fact that many people claim to. But Jessica has shown such resiliency in an industry that has attempted to stifle and silence her many times. And yet she continues to persevere and accomplish her goals. Her fashion empire being just one monumental example.
"Like I said, a true inspiration. So please use this medium to show respect, support and well wishes for her, as every single person deserves to have done on their own social media platforms. And if ya’ll don’t have anything nice to say, then say it on your own accounts. This isn’t your space. Happy holidays, and happy new year!"
Someone else added: "Honestly she doesn’t look any smaller than she did during her newlyweds and daisy duke era, I don’t know what everyone is freaking out about."
In May, Jessica shared a photo of herself in a bikini as she told her followers: "I have gained and lost 100lbs 3x so I never thought this moment could or would happen, but I’m finally spring breakin’ wearin’ a BIKINI!!!!!!
"Hard work, determination, self love. I enjoyed a good proud cry today."
The mom-of-three also previously revealed that she had thrown away her scales and no longer weighs herself in a bid to stop defining herself by her weight.
She explained on the Today show: "I have no idea how much I weigh, I just want to be able to feel good and zip my pants up.
"If I don’t, I have another size. I have every size. I’ve really tried my hardest to not let that define me."
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