Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDawn French has issued a strong plea urging people to "stop body shaming" in a video shared on Instagram. Her comments appear to be in response to online criticism directed at Marie-France van Heel, the wife of new prime minister Andy Burnham. Ms Van Heel's appearance at Buckingham Palace with her husband earlier this month sparked remarks about her dress and body, which have been described as "sexist" and "shameful". French defended a woman, who she chose not to name, highlighting her intelligence, business experience, and courage, while condemning the "bullying". Numerous famous women, including Paloma Faith, Suranne Jones, Vicky Pattinson, and Keeley Hawes, publicly supported French's stance. In fullDawn French defends Andy Burnham’s wife in angry rant condemning ‘body shaming’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Dawn French issues body shaming plea after PM’s wife targeted online
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDawn French has issued a strong plea urging people to "stop body shaming" in a video shared on Instagram. Her comments appear to be in response to online criticism directed at Marie-France van Heel, the wife of new prime minister Andy Burnham. Ms Van Heel's appearance at Buckingham Palace with her husband earlier this month sparked remarks about her dress and body, which have been described as "sexist" and "shameful". French defended a woman, who she chose not to name, highlighting her intelligence, business experience, and courage, while condemning the "bullying". Numerous famous women, including Paloma Faith, Suranne Jones, Vicky Pattinson, and Keeley Hawes, publicly supported French's stance. In fullDawn French defends Andy Burnham’s wife in angry rant condemning ‘body shaming’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
