My first reaction was 'we don't want to see that' and after I logged onto twitter, I learnt I wasn't alone in my opinion. Kim was hit with a torrent of abusive comments, including ones from celebrities such as Chloe Grace Moretz, Piers Morgan and Bette Midler.
And as I read these, I laughed, praising the tweeter for their witty comment or for speaking what I believed was the truth. But of course, Kim replied, having not taking them as a joke, resulting in me liking her even less (if that's possible). That was until I was shown a blog post she had written regarding the picture. This is what she wrote:
Hey, guys. I wanted to write a post elaborating on my tweets last night. In all seriousness, I never understand why people get so bothered by what other people choose to do with their lives.
I don’t do drugs, I hardly drink, I’ve never committed a crime — and yet I’m a bad role model for being proud of my body?
It always seems to come back around to my sex tape. Yes, a sex tape that was made 13 years ago. 13 YEARS AGO. Literally that lonnng ago. And people still want to talk about it?!?!
I lived through the embarrassment and fear, and decided to say who cares, do better, move on. I shouldn’t have to constantly be on the defense, listing off my accomplishments just to prove that I am more than something that happened 13 years ago.
Let’s move on, already. I have.
I am empowered by my body. I am empowered by my sexuality. I am empowered by feeling comfortable in my skin. I am empowered by showing the world my flaws and not being afraid of what anyone is going to say about me. And I hope that through this platform I have been given, I can encourage the same empowerment for girls and women all over the world.
I am empowered by my husband, who is so accepting and supportive and who has given me a newfound confidence in myself. He allows me to be me and loves me unconditionally.
I feel so lucky to have grown up surrounded by strong, driven, independent women. The life lessons I’ve learned from my sisters, my mother and my grandmother, I will pass along to my daughter. I want her to be proud of who she is. I want her to be comfortable in her body. I don’t want her to grow up in a world where she is made to feel less-than for embracing everything it means to be a woman.
It’s 2016. The body-shaming and slut-shaming — it’s like, enough is enough. I will not live my life dictated by the issues you have with my sexuality. You be you and let me be me.
I am a mother. I am a wife, a sister, a daughter, an entrepreneur and I am allowed to be sexy.
#happyinternationalwomensday
Suddenly I didn't find the tweets funny and I didn't hate Kim Kardashian, in fact I gained respect for her, because if you ignore her annoying personality and fake bum the size of a watermelon... she's right.
It is ridiculous that we call someone out for taking a photo of themselves that they are proud of. She has an amazing body and good for her for having enough confidence to flaunt it! We constantly talk about self-esteem and seeing a celebrity brave enough to post such a revealing photograph really instils the idea of accepting your body.
Although I agree that posting nude photographs is not a good example to the younger generation, Kim completely covered up her private parts. People should not be shaming her body or branding her a 'slut'. If she wants to show her sexuality, why should we have any say?
Overall, no I do not think it's fair that Kim earns hundreds of millions a year for having no talent whatsoever, but my respect has grown for her. As a celebration of International Women's Day, Kim has taught me to respect body confidence, and to embrace my sexuality. I still wouldn't brand her a 'role model' but I would stick up for her next time someone makes a dig.
Georgia x
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