- Bebe Rexha opened up about why she chose to post a video online, in which she said that designers told her they didn't want to dress her for the 2019 Grammys because she's "too big."
- "I was a little scared putting it out because a lot of times, you don't want to come out off like this person that's always complaining," Rexha, who's promoting her partnership with Lay's as part of their "Turn Up the Flavor" program, told INSIDER.
- Rexha added that she was also scared to post a message online "because I didn't want people to think I'm complaining about my weight, because I actually love my body."
- The singer, who wears a size 6-8, said that she spoke out because she thinks it's necessary in order to make changes.
Bebe Rexha said that she was hesitant to speak out about not being able to find a designer to dress her for the 2019 Grammys.
The singer, who was nominated at the awards show for best new artist and best country duo/group performance for "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line, made headlines when she posted a video online in January and said that several designers told her they didn't want to dress her for the ceremony because she's "too big."
"I was a little scared putting it out because a lot of times, you don't want to come out off like this person that's always complaining," Rexha, who's promoting her partnership with Lay's as part of their "Turn Up the Flavor" program, told INSIDER.
"To say something and stand for something, I'm gonna rub people the wrong way," the 29-year-old continued. "And if you want to make a change, a lot of people that have made changes in the world or have stood for something have always ruffled feathers."
Rexha added that she was also unsure about posting a message online "because I didn't want people to think I'm complaining about my weight, because I actually love my body."
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"I was just shocked that I felt that I was being made to feel like there was something wrong with me because I didn't fit into a gown," Rexha, who wears a US size 6-8, told us. "If they didn't like my music or what I stood for or who I was or my messaging, that's one thing. But to judge me on my size is insane to me."
After sharing her thoughts on social media, Rexha was praised for speaking up and empowering women of all sizes.
"I had to put the video out because I felt hurt, and I can't believe the positive response that I got," she added. "It was incredible."
At the 61st Grammys on February 10, Rexha wore a halter-style red dress with multiple tiers of ruffles. The gown was designed by Monsoori.
Speaking to INSIDER, Rexha said that she saw the dress online and wasn't sure if it would fit, but she messaged the designer anyway.
"I was like, 'Oh my gosh, I hope he likes me. I hope this fits,'" Rexha recalled. "Then they sent me the dress and I was so nervous and then I put it on and I freaked out. I was like, 'This is it.' It was so crazy. It's like I knew it was the one."
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