Nelly Furtado's 'Whoa Nelly!' T-shirt Turns Body Positivity into Stage Spectacle at Manchester Pride
Nelly Furtado Serves Body Positivity Goals on Stage and Slams Unrealistic Beauty Standards!
Get ready for a dose of body positivity, honey! Nelly Furtado, the 46-year-old Grammy-winning singer, is serving up a hot mess of confidence and sass as she headlined Manchester Pride over the weekend. And let's be real, her "new silhouette" has been making waves on social media for all the right reasons!
The Maneater songstress, who burst onto the scene in 1996 with her sultry voice and captivating stage presence, is known for her refreshing attitude towards body positivity. Recently, she's been praised for embracing her natural beauty, ditching the pressure to conform to unrealistic standards of perfection.
But on Sunday, Nelly took it up a notch by performing at Manchester Pride wearing an optical illusion "skinny" T-shirt that read "Whoa Nelly!" in bold letters. And let's just say, she was serving face and body goals with her dark locks tied up in a long braid and glamorous makeup.
But what really got our attention was the cartoon on her top, which featured a cropped white vest showing off the stomach and a short mini skirt with a belt that spelled out "Better Than Ever" – a nod to her 2024 single of the same name. And if you thought that was just a clever coincidence, wait till you see the colourful boots she wore, which also sported the same message.
Now, we know what you're thinking: Nelly's been open about her body positivity journey, but this is taking it to a whole new level! In February, she sent shockwaves of support with a stunning bikini-clad snap as she revealed the tricks celebrity makeup artists use for awards shows and red carpets. And let's just say, we were all left feeling empowered by her refreshing attitude towards self-love.
"Have a Body Neutral 2025, but most importantly, love every inch of your heart," Nelly captioned the post, which sent fans into a frenzy of support and admiration for the singer's courage to break free from societal pressure. And if you thought that was just a PR stunt, think again – she went on to share some seriously juicy tidbits about her own journey towards self-acceptance.
"I've become aware of the aesthetic pressure of my work in a brand new way, while simultaneously experiencing new levels of self-love and genuine confidence from within," Nelly revealed. And if you thought that was just a fancy way of saying "I'm feeling good about myself", think again – she went on to take aim at some "charlatans" online who were peddling fake beauty secrets in her name.
But here's the tea: Nelly set the record straight by revealing that she's never had any face or body surgeries, nor has she used injections or fillers. So, what's her secret? Well, according to the singer, it all comes down to a loving old-school facialist who she purchases serums and creams from – something she's been doing since she was 20!
And if you thought that was just a clever marketing ploy, think again – Nelly went on to spill some seriously juicy details about how her makeup artist uses face tape to give her eyes a more lifted look, while her stylist uses body tape to create the perfect silhouette. And let's not forget the power of a good spray tan!
So what does it all mean? Well, according to Nelly, "Makeup can do magical things! So can great eyebrows! So can a great hairstylist! So can great underthings!" But here's the thing: she's not afraid to show us her imperfections, including those pesky spider veins that remind her of her mom and aunties.
And let's be real, honey – Nelly is serving up some serious body positivity realness. As she so aptly put it in her New Year's message for 2025: "Express yourself freely, celebrate your individuality, and know that it's perfectly OK to be OK with what you see in the mirror...and it's also OK to want something different." So go ahead, Nelly – you do you!
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And as if all this wasn't enough, Nelly's fans are rallying around her like never before, praising her beauty and honesty. And with over 45 million records sold worldwide, it's clear that the songstress is one of Canada's most successful singers – but let's be real, honey – she's got a whole lot more to offer.
As for her personal life, Nelly shares two children with her ex-boyfriend Jasper Gahunia and another child with rapper Jerry aka Gerard Damien Long. But what really gets our attention is the love and support that comes pouring in from fans on social media.
So here's to Nelly Furtado – a true body positivity icon who's serving up a hot mess of confidence, sass, and self-love. You go, girl!
