Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has highlighted the importance of self-acceptance, confidence and staying true to oneself, following online comments about her appearance and weight after a recent public appearance.
Speaking at an event for her beauty brand in London, the 43-year-old actress did not directly address the criticism. Instead, she shared a message about learning to support oneself, even when encouragement from others is lacking.
Kaif explained that while people may praise you at certain stages of life, there are also times when you have to become your own biggest source of encouragement.
“It’s Okay to Be You”
The actress connected her message to the slogan of her beauty brand, “It’s Okay to Be You,” which promotes self-acceptance and authenticity.
She said life moves through different phases. Sometimes people feel they are doing everything well, while at other times they may struggle or feel that nothing is going according to plan.
Similarly, there are periods when people feel they are at their best and others when they are still working towards that point.
Kaif encouraged people to accept these changing circumstances without placing unnecessary pressure on themselves or allowing other people’s opinions to define their self-worth.
Her message emphasised the importance of treating oneself with kindness rather than taking every criticism to heart.
Social Media Criticism After Public Appearance
Last month, Kaif attended an event at the Ambani family residence, after which some social media users commented on her weight and physical appearance.
Critics were also called out for overlooking the fact that the actress had given birth to her son, Vihaan, in November 2025 and had not yet reached the first anniversary of her delivery.
Several social media users came to her defence, criticising the scrutiny of her appearance. Among those reported to have expressed support were Bollywood personalities Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Sameera Reddy and Soundarya Rajinikanth.
Kaif’s recent remarks have renewed attention to the pressures public figures face over their appearance, while reinforcing a broader message: people should be able to embrace different stages of life without feeling compelled to meet unrealistic expectations.