Why do we care about Jessica Simpson’s weight gain?

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Earlier this week, pictures emerged of Jessica Simpson performing at the 24th Annual Chili Cook Off in Pembroke Pines, Florida sporting a much fuller figure. We too were surprised that the singer notorious for her expertly sculpted bod in “The Dukes of Hazzard” had packed on a few pounds, but we were even more shocked at the magnitude of Jessica backlash these new photos brought on.

Ashlee Simpson defended her sister today on her blog:

"I am completely disgusted by the headlines concerning my sister's weight. A week after the inauguration and with such a feeling of hope in the air for our country, I find it completely embarrassing and belittling to all women to read about a woman's weight or figure as a headline on Fox News.

All women come in different shapes, sizes, and forms and just because you're a celebrity, there shouldn't be a different standard.

Is this something you would say to your wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, or even a friend? I seriously doubt it. How can we expect teenage girls to love and respect themselves in an environment where we criticize a size 2 figure? Now can we focus on the things that really matter."

Avoiding the fact that Ashlee was unhappy with her appearance and got a nose job and sounds a teeny bit hypocritical, we think she’s right. The obsession with Jessica’s weight is unbelievable and the comments are mean. "I'm not fat," Jess recently confessed to a pal. "Going from a size 2 to a size 8, that's not fat. If I weren't Jessica Simpson, no one would care." We’d have to agree.

Why must celebrities look a certain way? If Jessica had always been this size, would she have been equally famous? Are people trashing Jess because they like seeing her struggle with her weight as they do in their own lives?

Do we enjoy seeing celebrities falter? What do you think of Jessica Simpson’s new figure?

Related:
Check out The Thread host Sarah Bernard's take on Jessica's jeans.

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  • Paige's Avatar
    Posted by Paige Sun Mar 1, 2009 9:56pm PST

    Yeah, why do you, because I sure don't.

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  • Mo Blessed's Avatar
    Posted by Mo Blessed Tue Mar 3, 2009 3:27am PST

    Jessica is a country gal, The run on the thick side look at Anna Nicole (RIP), Britney Spears & Beyonce. Most women have curves. Everyone is not suppose to look like an anorexic mop stick. Her only problem is that her butt is flat. Jessica do you girl I am sure your man is loving on you. Big Girls give Big Love :-D!

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  • Carl's Avatar
    Posted by Carl Tue Mar 3, 2009 4:30am PST

    This is a shame that all folks can talk about is her weight. As long as she is happy with herself then folks should really back off. She isn't that big. Maybe the backlash will cause her to do something like go on one of those gimmick diets or something?

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  • Kalamysheva's Avatar
    Posted by Kalamysheva Tue Mar 3, 2009 8:03am PST

    why there is written "we" for example i don't care how many kgs she weighs!

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  • OMG not again's Avatar
    Posted by OMG not again Tue Mar 3, 2009 9:09am PST

    Jessica is not a good actress and cannot sing,,,,,but she tried, She is paid big bucks to look her best. It was the jeans and her style in clothing. Remember she is a woman who has been on the worst dress list many times. who expects her to look great every time.

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  • OMG not again's Avatar
    Posted by OMG not again Tue Mar 3, 2009 9:09am PST

    Jessica is not a good actress and cannot sing,,,,,but she tried, She is paid big bucks to look her best. It was the jeans and her style in clothing. Remember she is a woman who has been on the worst dress list many times. who expects her to look great every time.

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  • rick's Avatar
    Posted by rick Wed Mar 4, 2009 9:19am PST

    she is starting to look like anna nicole smith and you know how that ended up

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  • Shouthern Pride's Avatar
    Posted by Shouthern Pride Wed Mar 4, 2009 11:05am PST

    What makes it anyboby's business? She is still the same person inside,are the ones bad mouthing her a size 3?All she has to do is feel good about herself,the hell with the public!Her size does not make her any less a good performer.I am a size 3 and I think she looks GREAT,ALL women should look as good as she does right now! The word Fat should be banned when it comes to a womans body

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  • Aam's Avatar
    Posted by Aam Sat Jun 6, 2009 9:01am PDT

    i love you...................

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