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Linda Evangelista’s friends and fellow supermodels are letting her know they are always in her corner.
After the 56-year-old supermodelannounced a lawsuitagainst Zeltiq Aesthetics after a CoolSculpting procedure five years ago left her"permanently deformed,“some of her peers from the “Magnificent Seven” —The New York Times’nickname for the glamorous cohort of models that rocked the runways in the ’90s and became household names — sent their support.
“Linda—your strength and true essence are forever recognizable and iconic! Bravo! 💋"Cindy Crawfordcommented on Evangelista’s tell-allInstagrampost.
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“You are loved,” wroteChristy Turlington.
“It would’ve taken immense courage and strength to write these words. I can honestly say that I broke down in tears reading this,“Helena Christensenbegan.
“Not only because I knew in my heart you somehow had been quietly going through something deeply personal and disturbing but also because I thought of all the scars life leaves on us all, whether physical or emotional and how long we suffer mostly in silence and alone,” she said. It is so important and beautiful when someone steps out of the shadow and are brutally honest and real. Thank you for being beautiful inside and out ♥️”
Natalia Vodianova wrote, “My darling, this is such an important conversation and you are the voice for so many unheard 🙌❤️🙌 BRAVO.”
“I’m so sorry for what you’ve had to endure,” Paulina Porizkova added. “Coming out of the shadow is so strong and courageous. I applaud you and welcome back in the light where you belong!”
Actress January Jones wrote, “Love that you’re reclaiming your story. This strength and bravery supersedes any superficial outward appearance. An icon is an icon is an icon. Always❤️.”
“PAH has not only destroyed my livelihood, it has sent me into a cycle of deep depression, profound sadness, and the lowest depths of self-loathing,” Evangelista wrote.
By sharing her story with the public and taking legal action, the model said she is “moving forward to rid myself of my shame.”
“I am so tired of living this way. I would like to walk out my door with my head high, despite not looking like myself any longer,” she added.
source: people.com
