Brandy Shares Why She Called Out Body Shamers | E! News
Brandy, who stars as Cinderella in ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,’ premiering July 16, exclusively told E! News why she decided to respond to critics commenting on her body in a recent Instagram post. The actress, who also stars alongside Rita Ora and Leonardo Nam in the fifth installment of the Disney franchise, also reflected on working with Whitney Houston on the beloved 1997 film ‘Cinderella.’ Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1433991/descendants-brandy-calls-out-body-shamers-online-haters
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31 Comments
Why were people body shaming Brandy? I never saw anything wrong with her appearance. I always thought she looked beautiful
Miss Brandy is very rude to her fans. She lost a fan in me 💯💌 I remember watching her on tv on the series "Moesha" .. Being a professional make up artist I asked her to post more selfies on her Instagram, I was surprised to see her comment back she said "if you want to see her go and type her name in Google and you will see all of her photos" . Fast forward now she wants to be seen heard and not judged maybe she should start treating her long time fans with more respect because an elephant never forgets 📚⚡⚡
Brandy is getting older now. We remember her as "Moesha". She was younger and her body was making a transition into womanhood. Yes she was heavier in weight then. Young people eat whatever they want and rarely think about what they're eating. Brandy is getting older, she may be more conscious of what she's eating thus the loss of weight, the slimming of her face. She was never really a big person to begin with. We also don't know what she's going through on a personal level. If something is wrong with her healthwise etc. we definitely will know. Praying that Brandy is well in mind, body and soul.
Brandy we love you. Body shaming is redilcious. You're beautiful inside and out. Love your soft voice. Always be kind.. ❤
Because what is life in 2026 without fighting for your right to play the victim ?
Everybody knows this white man was being shady. He was being shady and I don’t like that you know then you’re gonna fake like you’re being sweet. No he was doing Clickbait so that he can get her to talk about a private moment which yes, it’s on Instagram because so it becomes public, but still we’re supposed to be talking about the show and if you’re talking about the show then why bring up a private moment? Did you ask any of the other actors about their social media pages now and then it’s gonna give us sideways comment.
You can’t call out body shaming. If you let the body shamers win!
After everything that happened to her health in the 90s, you'd think people stop doing this to her. Always bugging
Most ppl were legit concerned about her appearance. It was a drastic change within months. Nonetheless, she looks good on this interview.
What about Brandy 's appearance? Brandy has her talents. Brandy is Brandy, – Moesha. I loved watching Moesha sitcom back in the 90s also. Just laughing all by myself.
Yes, it's true, you never know what a person may be going through. This is when you may just hear a person has committed suicide and now all eyes are popping out but, it's too late the person is gone and you won't see her again or hear her voice again.
Brandy has a beautiful singing voice and me and my friends listened to her music back in the 90s.
Not so popular take but… the interviewer said what he meant ya'll 🐸 ☕️
It's a shame how people of wealth and fame so ashame of there appearance just be yourself
i love brandy so much im happy i feel like we’re friends just bc she loves fellow albanian rita ora 😂
Brandy aka B-Rocka Vocals and Acting 🔥❤
Love you ❤
I love Brandy she doesn't owe anyone an explanation about her personal life
Brandy is getting older now. We remember her as “Moesha,” young, growing, transitioning into womanhood.
Back then she was still figuring out her body, her style, her identity — and like you said, young people eat whatever they want without thinking twice. That era was natural, normal, and part of her becoming who she is.
Now she’s older, wiser, and probably more conscious of what she eats, how she takes care of herself, and what her body needs. That alone can change weight, face shape, and overall appearance. And you’re right — she was never a big person to begin with. People forget that.
And the most important part you said?
We don’t know what she’s going through personally.
Life, stress, health, motherhood, career — all of that affects the body. And if something serious was happening health‑wise, we would eventually know. But until then, it’s compassion first, speculation never.
Your last line is beautiful:
Praying that Brandy is well in mind, body, and soul.
That’s the kind of love she deserves. She gave us decades of music, culture, representation, and iconic moments. She deserves peace, health, and softness as she gets older.
thats an observation, not body shaming. is it body shaming only when the public sees u, do u call it that when your mama says something, and everyones family are always the one to notice first. so its a people thing, u cant complain about something tat will always happen and u already know that
She is covering herself so much. Wig, oversized suit, gloves…
Yeahhh u don't say pretty good to the legend brandy sir 😅😅😅😅😅
FINALLY A CREDIBLE SOURCE🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
to me it looks like it's the wicked situation all over again
The haters wish they could be like brandy that doesn’t aged.
Shame or Genuine Concern?
Brandy is and has always been beautiful!
Brandy 'say's' she wants to create "teachable moments" where everyone is "kind and gentle;" however, she'd contradicted herself by being rude and angry to Will Marfuggi because he didn't overly flatter her. Actually, he 'was' being "kind". What if he'd told the truth?
Big Aquarius energy! ❤
It was the hairstyle, make up, the lighting, and she had on big clothes. She looks the same
I hate the body shaming
People forget that celebrities are HUMANS WITH FEELINGS too! Sheesh!
I don't think the interviewer said anything wrong. 🤔
He shouldn't be shamed into giving her higher acolades on her appearance if that's not what HE feels!
Everyone wont see you how you see yourself and that's ok! She's allowing HER insecurities in HERSELF to force others to lift her up. She may not be his standard if beauty and shouldn't have to LIE to make her comfortable in her own skin!
I'm a black woman myself and I didnt like this.