Being a celebrity would be unimaginably hard. I know that might be hard to believe for a lot of people, but think about some of the things you value most in your life: privacy, close friendships, honest communication, safety, and security for your children. When you're a celebrity, all bets are off. People view you as their own personal property and feel they can say anything to you.
If you don't believe me, take a look at the comments on Jessica Simpson's recent selfie.
It all began with the publication of her autobiography "Open Book" last year and is culminating this year with the release of her new music on her own, independent label.
Long story short — Jessica is thriving these days.
For the first decade of her career, Jessica was picked apart by her management team, and the media, for her weight.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported me to put my voice back into the world. I have never released music without a record label so in a lot of ways I feel like a new artist," she shared.
"I’m ready to do what I was born to do and I’m grateful to all of y’all for helping me find the confidence to not be quiet to my passion anymore!" she added.
The 41-year-old wrote that in 1997, when she was only 17, she had been flown to New York to meet with Tommy Mottola, the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment. Tony had told her that he wanted to sign her, but she'd "have to lose 15 pounds."
She then wrote that Tommy told her that that's what it would take for her to become successful.
The incident caused Jessica to begin a strict diet and also to start taking diet pills, which she would remain on for the next 20 years.
Jessica knows that first hand, especially after posting her most recent selfie with hubby Eric Johnson.
"San Ysidro Ranch celebration of 11 years being engaged and saying YES, I will marry YOU," she captioned the sweet pic.
"Those lips are not a good look," wrote one user.
"Congrats… but , What happened to your beautiful face?" said another.
"I can't believe the comments. They got engaged 11 years ago. They are celebrating the anniversary of when he proposed. Dense people," said one fan.
"Why can't people comment on the amazing, inspirational woman Jessica is?!"
We think you look beautiful, Jessica!
