Kim Kardashian destroys slut-shamers in response to her naked selfies
Love her or hate her, Kim Kardashian just made a strong statement about women's empowerment: "I will not live my life dictated by the issues you have with my sexuality."
The reality star made waves earlier this week with two nearly-naked selfies that garnered harsh criticism (and Twitter feuds) from celebrities like Bette Middler, Piers Morgan and Chloë Grace Moretz. While other celebrities like Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus rushed to Kim's aid -- defending her for being a confident woman -- the Internet war over Kim's body waged on.
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On Tuesday, Kim took matters into her own hands, publishing a blog on her app titled "#STRAIGHTUP." In the post, she bluntly addresses the body-shamers and slut-shamers, asking them to move on and stop ostracizing her for decisions she feels are positive.
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.
Kardashian, who rose to fame after a sex tape went public with singer Ray J, addressed how she says she turned an embarrassing and difficult moment into one where she feels can still be a role model.
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.
I am a mother. I am a wife, a sister, a daughter, an entrepreneur and I am allowed to be sexy.
And that is how a woman drops the mic.
Neha Prakash was Mashable's Senior Watercooler Reporter, covering viral content, Internet culture and all things Kardashians.Before being a reporter, Neha was a Mashable intern covering news and politics. Neha previously interned at AOL/Huffington Post managing content and social media for its health and fitness sites.She earned her Masters degree from Columbia Journalism School in May 2012, and graduated with a B.A. from Penn State University in 2010.
