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10 Body-Positive Celebrities Who Are Shutting Down Body Shamers

From Amy Schumer to Ronda Rousey, these bad b*tches are all about self-love

by Amanda Montell | COMMENT

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Historically, there are a few key, off-limit behaviors women everywhere are taught from birth. "Lady no-nos," if you will. We're not supposed to talk about tampons in mixed company or enjoy casual sex -- and we're definitely not supposed to express confidence in our bodies.

The media tells us that our bodies are meant to be looked at -- "beautiful," according to an often-impossible standard, determined by other people. (We're looking at you, Nicole Arbour). The stakes are even higher for women in the spotlight.

"In my 17 years as a fashion model, I never once heard the term 'positive body image,'" says model turned health advocate and entrepreneur Lizanne Falsetto. "The media landscape of the '90s celebrated the waif-y supermodel above all. Thankfully, not everything about the '90s is back."

In recent years, Hollywood has started embracing a new class of female role models -- one that encourages "a wellness approach to health" and places women's value not in their thigh gap, but in their talent, wit and general badassery.

True, the average BMI in Hollywood is still well below the national mean; but thanks to these brilliant, social media-savvy celebs, there's hope of that changing. Finally, some of our movie and TV stars have the curves and self-love that we can realistically aspire to.

So who exactly are these body-beautiful divas? Here, Hollywood's top 10 role models to look to for all your body-positive inspiration.

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