Supermodel Cheryl Tiegs said the groundbreaking 2016 “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition” featuring plus-sized model Ashley Graham on the cover went over like a lead balloon.
Cheryl graced the cover of the swimsuit issue three times in the 1970s and 1980s, and was asked if she was happy that SI is expanding the definition of “bathing beauty.”
“Actually, I don’t like that were talking about full-figured women because it’s glamorizing them,” the 68-year-old stunner responded. “Your waist should be smaller than 35. That’s what Dr. Oz said and I’m sticking to it.
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“Her face is beautiful, beautiful,” the legend said of the 29-year-old newbie who is between a size 14 and 16. “But I don’t think it’s healthy in the long run.”
When the inevitable backlash came on social media, Cheryl clarified her position — she wasn’t talking only about “overweight” models — but she without backing down.
“Being anorexic/bulimic/overweight all connected to health problems,” she tweeted yesterday. “I want all to be as healthy as they can.”
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Cheryl praised one of Ashley’s fellow cover models, 20-year-old Hailey Clauson, for having a “thin, healthy, strong body.”
