Danielle Rose Russell Speaks Out About Being Body Shamed By Haters

Danielle Rose Russell has had enough with the hatred and body shaming from so-called “fans”.

The Originals actress, who stars as Hope Mikaelson, opened up on her Instagram Stories, addressing the hate that she’s been getting since taking over the role for the final season, and clapping back at those who think it’s okay to judge her body image.

“I will rarely address this, but: it’s extremely upsetting that people are calling me unworthy, a bad actress, or degrading me because I have curves,” Danielle writes. “My petite curves make me differen from a lot of actresses out there, but I don’t like at them as anything less than beautiful.”

I love that fact that I have a curvier body, in fact, my curves make me feel empowered as a woman. It’s extremely saddening that people feel the need to judge me based on my differences from other actresses.”

Danielle continues, “I don’t need to explain myself to anyone, but those who are body shaming me should be ashamed of themselves for calling my unworthy of being an actress, and are only hurting other young women and men who don’t have a body up to your standards.”

“This is bullying and hatred, and I will never stand for that.”

Read more of her message in the gallery below!