Jane Dipika Garrett, made history at 22 years old after becoming the first plus-size finalist at Miss Universe. The beauty queen secured a coveted spot in the top 20 list duringthe final night of the 72nd annual Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador.While her selection as a finalist was filled with emotions, many people took to social media to express their dissatisfaction.
Miss Nepal spoke with Fox News Digital about her journey of self-love and how she deals with body shaming.“I really did not expect to get that much applause on the stage or that much spotlight,” she said, referring to the commotion she caused during the swimsuit competition. “And I wasn’t expecting anything. I was just there to represent my country and to represent women all over the world.
And that was my goal,” she said. Who won Best National Costume and Miss Congeniality during Miss Universe 2023?Lupita Jones breaks her silence: Reveals differences with Anne Jakrajutatip and Miss Universe OrganizationCynthia de la Vega, new director of Miss Mexico: “Important challenges lie ahead, not only for me, also for our country”Despite the positive vibes she felt while competing in El Salvador, she has noticed “cruel” messages. “I see things like, ‘Oh, she’s a whale,’ or ‘That’s disgusting.
I’m going to vomit.’ Or like, ‘She’s promoting obesity.’ ‘Why don’t you go to the gym?’ And things like that,” Garrett said.
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