Kim Kardashian‘s latest nude selfie set off a social media firestorm that included commentary from multiple celebrities. Although Mrs. West already blasted her critics in a series of humorous tweets, she decided to address it all with a more serious tone on International Women’s Day.
Taking to her blog, Kim penned a lengthy response in which she asserted her right to be sexy despite being a wife and mother, while also firing back at the slut-shamers. Whether you agree with Kim’s decision to bare it all for the ‘Gram or not, it’s hard not to appreciate this drop-the-mic moment.
Especially since it came on a day when we were all especially feeling our womanhood.
Check out Kim’s post below:
“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”
Shortly after, Kim revealed late last night that she has finally joined Snapchat.
In a somewhat surprising move, Amber Rose appeared to be just as fed up with the backlash as Kim
https://twitter.com/DaRealAmberRose/status/707577400079429632
Muva then took to Instagram to respond to Pink’s not-so-subtle shade towards Kim’s nude selfie.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCvJqnDEq7t/
We all remember when Kim and Amber officially decided to put the past behind them and pose for a selfie together that nearly broke the internet. Although these two still seem far from new besties, Amber took things a step further by suggesting that Kim and her sisters should attend the 2016 SlutWalk.
Check out Amber’s public invitation to Kim below.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCvP5njkq5K/?taken-by=amberrose&hl=en
We have to admit, it’d be pretty major to see these two ladies at Amber’s SlutWalk together.
SOURCE: ELLE | PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram
