Aussie model Bridget Malcolm hits the beach in a bikini – after revealing she’s now at a healthy weight after starving herself for Victoria’s Secret
Bridget Malcolm recently declared she was a ‘healthy weight’ after spending years starving herself while modelling for brands like Victoria’s Secret.
And speaking out has clearly lifted a weight off her shoulders, as the 29-year-old couldn’t wipe the smile off her face while spending the day at the beach on Tuesday.
She beamed for the camera while going for an ocean swim in a red bikini, in photos shared to Instagram.
Feeling good: Speaking out against Victoria’s Secret has clearly lifted a weight off Bridget Malcolm’s shoulders, as she looked cheerful while spending the day at the beach on Tuesday
One photo showed her walking back to the shore, while another showed her standing in the water while looking into the distance.
Last month, Bridget accused Victoria’s Secret of ‘performative allyship’ while revealing how underweight she was during its annual Fashion Show in 2016.
She hit out at the company in a TikTok video in which she tried on the 30A-cup bra she wore on the runway to demonstrate how it no longer fits her 34B frame.
Idyllic: One photo showed a bikini-clad Bridget walking back to the shore, while another showed her standing in the water while looking into the distance
‘I found my bra from the 2016 Victoria’s Secret fashion show,’ she explained, while holding up the tiny undergarment. ‘It is a size 30A.
‘I am now a size 34B. Which is healthy for me.’
She went on to detail her negative experience with the lingerie giant, which recently axed its catwalk show and cast of ‘Angels’ in favour of hiring a group of seven ‘diverse spokeswomen’, including transgender and plus-size models, who will promote its woke new rebrand in a podcast.
Speaking out: Last month, Bridget accused Victoria’s Secret of ‘performative allyship’ while revealing how underweight she was during its annual Fashion Show in 2016
‘Too little, too late Victoria’s Secret,’ Bridget said, adding: ‘Your performative allyship is a joke.’
Performative allyship, also known as performative activism, is a term used to describe when a person or brand publicly aligns itself with a cause in order to improve their public image and reputation.
Bridget has often claimed she felt pressure to maintain an unhealthy weight during her days as a model, and said Victoria’s Secret was one of the worst offenders.
Bad memories: She hit out at the company in a TikTok video in which she tried on the 30A-cup bra she wore on the runway to demonstrate how it no longer fits her 34B frame