Cindy Crawford is human after all
Categories: Celeb parenting
Cindy Crawford is arguably one of the most beautiful women in the world. Even after giving birth to two children, the 41-year-old looks amazing. With that gorgeous head of hair, the well-placed beauty mark and that fabulous body, she's one hot mama and I admit that I am envious.
But, this photo made my day. She still looks fantastic, but the shot reveals that her supermodel body is made of the same stuff as mine: stretchy skin. But what I appreciate most about this photo is that she's clearly comfortable with her body just the way it is. She could have had plastic surgery to pick up that little flap of belly sag. She could have worn a one-piece bathing suit to hide it. But by proudly revealing her imperfections, she makes it a little easier for me to accept mine.
So, thank you Cindy Crawford. You are beautiful!
But, this photo made my day. She still looks fantastic, but the shot reveals that her supermodel body is made of the same stuff as mine: stretchy skin. But what I appreciate most about this photo is that she's clearly comfortable with her body just the way it is. She could have had plastic surgery to pick up that little flap of belly sag. She could have worn a one-piece bathing suit to hide it. But by proudly revealing her imperfections, she makes it a little easier for me to accept mine.
So, thank you Cindy Crawford. You are beautiful!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Violet 12-03-2007 @ 5:39PM
Is that just belly sag? 'Cos it looks exactly like a pregnancy bump to me. Or maybe that's what happens when you Photoshop out the blemishes but forget to shrink the body overall...
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aprilw 12-03-2007 @ 7:52PM
Violet, did you click the link? The picture next to the story is not the one the author is actually talking about. :) (I was confused at first too.)
Blair 12-04-2007 @ 3:20PM
That's my stomach! I think it is gross too so yes, I would choose a 1 piece or tankini. However, I feel so wonderful now knowing that I am not the only one with a stomach that looks that way.
Calvinwebster 12-04-2007 @ 5:49PM
Who Cares?? I would like to see the jackass who took this picture. What do they look like. I am sure they have flaws as well. The lady is out chillin at the beach like normal people. It is a shame that some QUACK has to point out flaws on someone just havin a good time with friends.
Nicola 12-03-2007 @ 6:13PM
I hate to say it, but, yuck. I've had a child and my stomach doesn't look like that. Please tell me this isn't something that is going to happen with age because she's only nine years my senior. If Cindy Crawford, rich and famous, known for her physical perfection, has a stomach like that, is there any hope for the rest of us? I guess that I'd better be investing in the one piece suits!
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Kristin 12-04-2007 @ 7:48PM
Oh geez... get over yourself! That was a shot at all the mothers out there who have the "scars" of pregnancy! too bad you get off ripping on other people... you may be "perfect" ( i use the loosely) on the outside but the inside may be lacking!
ARJ 12-03-2007 @ 6:21PM
Good for Cindy!
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Karen 12-03-2007 @ 6:21PM
I don't see that as empowering. I see that as delusional. She needs to cover that stomach. It isn't pretty to look at. Why not a attractive one piece?
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Tamyu 12-03-2007 @ 11:31PM
Umm, if I wear a bikini out to swim in, I`m not wearing it so that people can look at me. I`m not aiming for "pretty to look at".
Can`t we accept that she wasn`t out there for a photo shoot. She was out there to enjoy the water!
That`s what makes this a wonderful photo. She`s just human, like all the rest of us, with flaws and imperfections. She shouldn`t HAVE to be "pretty to look at" all the time. People shouldn`t have to hide NATURAL changes to their bodies.
-Content with my chubby, vertical emergency c-section scar that runs to my belly button. Sorry that it isn`t "Pretty to look at". You`re welcome to not look.
Sabrina 12-03-2007 @ 8:28PM
My stomach's not pretty either. Hopefully my stretch marks will fade like hers have. She's more brave than I am, that's for sure. And frankly I don't think she is worried about who wants to or does not want to see her in a bikini with stretch marks. If you don't like it, don't look!
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Eva 12-03-2007 @ 8:46PM
My stomach looks like that. I'm so glad she's not embarrassed about it! I showed my husband the pictures and he said, "That's just what happens when you have a baby." Yep. Nothing to be ashamed of. You people upthread, Nicola and Karen, who are being rude about it--my goodness. What's the benefit in showing your poor manners?
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Nicola 12-03-2007 @ 10:54PM
Eva, I apologise. I wasn't meaning to be rude. If that had happened to me after I had a baby, I certainly would not be parading around in a bikini. In my mind, a bikini is something made to show off a hard young body. She would look GORGEOUS in a one piece. You'd never even know. My stomach certainly does not look like that, I have no stretch marks and am well toned again, but I still won't wear a binkini anymore. I'm not 18. Just my opinion. Bit more modesty as we age. I think that it shows class and a realistic outlook.
Lynn 12-03-2007 @ 10:15PM
Its refreshing to see a real representation of what childbirth can do to a woman's body. Not the Britney Spears-c-section-tummy-tuck -at-the-same-time crap that none of us can achieve.
I think that men's beer guts that they just CANNOT stop flaunting are more disgusting. That's from bad eating habits, and well, beer ;)
OH, and anyone can have that fake physical perfection, all it takes is a trip under the knife! I have more respect for someone who wears her motherhood badges with pride rather than opts for surgery.
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Joy 12-04-2007 @ 1:52AM
I could only wish to look this "bad."
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nancy 12-04-2007 @ 8:04AM
I think she may be pregnant. Are we sure this isnt an old picture of her? She doesnt look saggy, it looks firm like there is a baby in there. Trust me, I know saggy.. :)
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dana 12-04-2007 @ 11:14AM
I LOVE these photos.
I cannot believe that someone who made a living and built her reputation on looks and vanity doesn't mind showing off the wrinkled skin. I think it's brilliant. Also wonderful that she clearly has the means to get a tummy tuck but opted not to.
My belly recovered completely after my first pregnancy but not after the second. I carried twins to 38 weeks and it will NEVER be the same. It simply stretched too much to ever return to normal - or even bearable, as far as I'm concerned.
Each day I struggle to come to terms with my new look (I rarely look in the mirror anymore), and I have to say photos like these go a long way to helping me overcome the shame.
Kudos to Crawford.
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Denise 12-04-2007 @ 5:53PM
Dana ...
You have nothing to be ashamed of. Why have shame over the fact that you've brought three children into the world, and that in doing so, your belly has stretched? Anyone upthread who thinks that Cindy Crawford should cover herself needs to get a grip, because there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with wearing a bikini. Like Lynn said about men and their beer bellies, if they can go bare and show their big bellies (which are big for no reason other than overeating and too much beer), why should we be any different - and especially when our bellies are the way they are from bearing children ?
This issue really makes my blood boil because it's a sexist double standard that we women have bought into and lived with for far too long. Dana, dear girl, do not for one second be ashamed any longer. Look at your children and be happy that they are why you look the way you do.
HUGE kudos to Cindy Crawford.
Elizabeth 12-04-2007 @ 3:00PM
Please......That woman is NOT Cindy Crawford......It doesn't even look like her!!!
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phillymom 12-04-2007 @ 3:08PM
That is a magazine shot from 1999 when she was 7 months pregnant. She looks better at 7 months than I ever did when I wasn't pregnant. It was wrong for the poster to make people think that this is a current pic.
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Stacey 12-04-2007 @ 3:09PM
I'm 35 and have given birth twice, once via C-section. I was lucky that my stomach recovered. I had a few stretchmarks on the side and my upper thighs and treated them and the scar with an organic balm that helped substantially (jasco organics if anyone is interested). I am all for natural treatments and oppose plastic surgery and questionable chemical treatments, so I have to say that I admire Cindy for carrying herself so well and opting against the knife. I think she still looks great, she is not overweight, her face doesn't show her age and more power to her for being confident enough to wear the two piece. I also have to say that I am impressed with all the positive comments about the photos-it's a nice change from the usual bashing you see on these boards!
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