Meghan Trainor Fires Back at Critics Questioning Her Appearance in Viral TikTok
Jaden Patel here, your guide through the glittering wasteland of celebrity culture, where people either love you for who you are or demand you explain every wrinkle, outfit, and weight fluctuation. And today, we’re diving into a story that’s part motivational speech, part sass parade, and entirely expected: Meghan Trainor is done letting people act surprised when she doesn’t look like her 2014 self.
Let’s set the scene: Trainor, 31, recently hopped on the Nicki Minaj TikTok Challenge, striking a pose in black-and-white athleisure while balancing on an upturned dumbbell like she’s auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. The video was fun, the choreography was solid, and the dumbbell stunt was mildly impressive. But instead of applauding her balance (literally), commenters went full detective mode: “No way this is Meghan Trainor,” one wrote. Another insisted she looked more like Ariana Grande or Paris Hilton than the “All About That Bass” singer we all once knew. Because of course she did.
Trainor, clearly not in the mood for amateur identity speculation, responded with a second TikTok, this time lip-syncing to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Her,” mouthing lines like, “I don’t care if these bitches don’t like me,” and “I’m pretty as f–k.” She captioned the video with a nod to her glam team and a wink at the haters, proving that yes, she heard the comments—and no, she’s not losing sleep over them.
This isn’t the first time Trainor has had to defend her appearance. Earlier this year, she opened up about her weight loss journey, revealing she used the diabetes drug Mounjaro after her second pregnancy. In an Instagram post from March 31 following her appearance at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards, Trainor addressed the constant scrutiny, stating it was “a little disheartening” that people focused more on her body than her music or career achievements.
“I’ve worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer, and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!) to help me after my 2nd pregnancy,” she wrote. “And I’m so glad I did because I feel great.”
She also confirmed to People that she underwent breast augmentation after having two kids, losing weight, and living a healthier lifestyle. “I have never been more comfortable in my body,” she said. “Maybe it’s because I’m in my 30s now and I’m better. I’ve been working with a therapist for a long time, trying to rewire my brain to love myself more.”
Trainor, married to “Spy Kids” actor Daryl Sabara since 2018, is mom to sons Riley, 4, and Barry, 2. And while she’s happy in her own skin, she’s not here for the unsolicited commentary. “I don’t look the same as I did 10 years ago,” she said. “But I’ve morphed into the healthiest, strongest version of myself.”
So, to the commenters who still think she’s a TikTok doppelgänger for Ariana or Paris: maybe try watching the video again. Or, better yet, just stop trying to cast her in your celebrity lookalike game show.
Well, there you have it. Another day, another pop star reminding the internet that yes, people change. And no, you don’t get a say in how they do it.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, Billboard
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