Country music icon Shania Twain has made a startling confession about her long-standing struggles with body image, revealing how past “abusive situations” deeply affected her perception of herself.
In a candid new interview with US Weekly, the 59-year-old singer opened up about how she “hated” being a woman while growing up due to repeated instances of inappropriate touching and emotional distress. “I was always insecure about my body,” Twain admitted, explaining that her experiences led her to dislike her own femininity.
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She continued, “I was touched inappropriately so many times and I was in abusive situations where you hate being a woman.” Recalling her childhood, Twain revealed the extreme lengths she wished she could go to in order to feel safe. “I hated being a girl. My mother goes, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and I said, ‘A bodybuilder.’”
She further added, “I wanted to be a big, strong man that nobody was going to mess with me.” Twain also touched on how unrealistic beauty standards influenced her self-esteem, stating, “A lot of the models when I was a kid were very, very thin. That was a sign of elegance and feminine beauty to me.”
However, the Man! I Feel Like a Woman! singer has since come to terms with her body image and regrets not embracing herself sooner. “I wish I had come to this so much earlier because referencing yourself to others is dangerous.”
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Encouraging self-acceptance, she reflected, “This is just not me. You can wish a lot of time away ignoring what you actually look like. Just get real with yourself.”
Twain’s honest revelations have resonated with fans, many of whom admire her courage in speaking out about past struggles. As one of country music’s most successful artists, her journey to self-acceptance is yet another testament to her resilience in both her personal and professional life.
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