“I Don’t Get These Dudes”: Plus-Size Model’s Viral Bikini Photos Spark Conversation On Fatphobia

The LA-based model believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about plus-size people is to keep wearing whatever she wants and posting whatever photos she likes on social media.

“I plan on being in your face whether you like it or not. I’ll take as many jabs at my appearance that are necessary if it means I can shift the scales even slightly in the favor of representation for everybody. I can take it. In fact, I welcome it.”