A curvy model hit back at harsh online critics who attack her appearance after she shared a series of revealing photographs.
Olivia Messina, a YouTube personality, who embraces her size 22 physique, posted the images to stand up against trolls who become upset whenever she shares pictures of herself in swimwear, reports The Daily Express US.
The 27-year-old, hailing from Toronto, Canada, received an outpouring of compliments as she showcased her figure in a TikTok slideshow, wearing a swimsuit from the Fashion Nova Curve collection.
The plus-sized model has also generated a devoted following on Instagram, where she regularly shares content with her 340,000 followers.
Olivia said in her most recent post: ”Me posting pics of myself in a bikini knowing damn well it’s going to make a lot of people mad.”
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Complementing her ensemble with oversized silver hoops and flawless makeup, the brunette confidently posed for the photoshoot.
These images received over 5,000 likes on Instagram, with numerous like-minded women on the platform commending the influencer for her confidence.
One person in the comments said: “Your beautiful and [they’re] hater girls… let them hate!”
“They are all just jealous of the beauty that stands before them! (You)” wrote another.
One fan wrote: “Make them made prove to them that you are a goddess. Absolutely gorgeous. Wish I had your confidence hun for real.”
A fourth viewer wrote: “Who cares if people get mad you look good and should do what makes you happy.”
Despite her confidence in showing off her body, Olivia she has previously told the the Daily Star about the daily abuse directed at her by trolls.
She said: “I get negative fatphobic comments daily, but I have learned to drown them and focus on the positive messages I receive.
“Knowing I am helping people feel better in their own skin makes it worth it for me.
“Women message me telling me how they can wear bikinis now because of me or that they never saw anyone with their body shape online and they are glad to have found me.”
She added: “These women inspire me every day to keep spreading body positive at any chance I get.”
