Our favorite Riverdale couple Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse may have seemingly confirmed their romance, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready for kids. After the two were spotted in New Orleans together, fans began to wonder if the actress was pregnant thanks to a photo Cole posted of her. But before the rumor spread any further, she responded to the speculation with a powerful message.
In a series of messages posted to her Instagram Stories, Reinhart hit back at the pregnancy rumors, reminding everyone that bodies fluctuate—and it’s both normal and healthy.
"It's unfortunate that one unflattering photo of my stomach circulating the internet causes hundreds of people to think that I'm pregnant," she wrote. "Nope. Not pregnant. This is just my body. And sometimes I'm bloated. Sometimes an unflattering photo is taken of me. Sometimes I go through periods of time where I gain weight. My body is something that I will NEVER apologize for. My body will constantly go through change. And so will yours. And that’s fine. So let’s not put so much time and effort into caring about a stranger’s figure. Bye."
SO. MUCH. YES.
And Reinhart’s Riverdale costar, Camila Mendes, chimed in as well on her own Story, praising her friend for her response.
“Inspired by you @lilireinhart. I feel bloated 24/7, my weight fluctuates constantly, it comes with being a woman and should be celebrated, not criticized,” she wrote. “But seeing somebody as beautiful as Lili respond to public scrutiny by preaching and practicing self-love is all it takes for me to overcome that fear. Proud to call her my friend. Let’s continue inspiring women to love their bodies.”
Hear, hear.
Scrutinizing women’s bodies is never okay, and it’s high time it becomes a thing of the distant past. Thank you, Lili, for this important reminder.
