It is common knowledge that a fair share of celebrities undergo plastic surgery, and the Internet can be quick to criticize those who do. Iggy Azalea, for one, has been open about her procedures, especially in a recent issue of Elle Canada. In the magazine, the singer—who’s had breast enhancement surgery and a nose job—compels readers to be more accepting of plastic surgery.
“Everyone tells you that you should love your body the way it is,” she explains. “But then it is bad to say that you want to change something about yourself not because you want to look like someone else, just because you want to? What’s wrong with that?”
Indeed, there is nothing wrong with wanting to change the way you look—if you want to do it for yourself. You shouldn’t let anyone stand in the way of your decision to do so. After all, it is your body to do with what you please. Ultimately, we shouldn’t shame other women for their choices, no matter the choice.
“There’s nothing black and white about beauty or plastic surgery,” Azalea clarifies. “There are no guarantees that it will fix how you feel about yourself. All of those women [who criticize someone for having surgery]—if they had $10 million in their account tomorrow, I’d dare them not to change one thing about themselves or at least think about it…And there’s nothing wrong with that.”
As a celebrity, the pressure to look a certain way and embrace your body can be very trying, but we commend Azalea for standing by her life choices with great pride and strength.