Nelly Furtado Claps Back at Body-Shamers: See Her Empowering New Look!

Key Details

• Nelly Furtado confronts body shamers after her physique became a topic of viral discussion
• During her performance at Manchester Pride in England on Sunday, Aug. 24, the Canadian artist’s fashion spoke volumes
• In past discussions with PEOPLE, Furtado mentioned how photographers often attempted to modify her looks in photoshoots

Nelly Furtado is clapping back at those who criticize her body!

At 46 years old, the “Say It Right” artist made a silent yet powerful statement to her detractors during her performance at Manchester Pride in England. This took place on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Images from the event captured Furtado addressing negative remarks about her body by donning an oversized T-shirt featuring a print of a woman’s body.

The white shirt displayed a graphic that matched her own proportions from neck to mid-thigh.

The artwork on the shirt portrayed a woman in a white cropped tank top and a black push-up bra, with her midriff fully visible, extending into a denim mini skirt illustration.

This illustrated figure was stylishly accessorized with a large, sparkly gold belt that bore the phrase “Whoa Nelly” on its heart-shaped buckle, complemented by various necklaces.

Furtado herself completed her ensemble with glittery fishnet stockings, vibrant pink fingerless motorcycle gloves, and colorful boots that reached just below her knees.

The “Maneater” singer appears to have been disregarding the critics for some time now, choosing to focus on self-affirmation instead.

Earlier in the year, she promoted body positivity on social media by posting photos of herself in a bright orange bikini, embracing her natural self.

In a passionate Instagram post dated Jan. 5, Furtado encouraged her followers to have a “body neutral” 2025, emphasizing the importance of loving with every inch of one’s heart.

She also addressed false online statements about her, clarifying, “for those who care,” that she has never undergone any cosmetic surgeries or enhancements, except for dental veneers on her top teeth and recently denying any facial or lip fillers.

Furtado credits her youthful look to simple lifestyle choices like drinking plenty of water and sleeping on her back.

She also shared that face tape for lifting the eyes and body tape for enhancing certain silhouettes are part of her beauty secrets for photoshoots.

Her New Year’s message for 2025 was about expressing oneself freely, embracing individuality, and accepting one’s reflection in the mirror, whether one wishes to change something or not. She highlighted the universal need for affirmation and connection.

In a candid conversation with PEOPLE in September 2024, Furtado discussed past experiences where photographers edited her body and skin tone in photos, often minimizing her hips and lightening her olive complexion.

Despite these challenges, she felt fortunate to have a supportive team that taught her how to assert herself in the industry.

Furtado stressed the importance of listening to one’s inner voice to navigate the pressures of the limelight, maintaining a strong sense of self.