Eighties pop icon Tiffany is confronting online criticism regarding her appearance after a recent performance, details from which have circulated widely on social media. The singer, known for her 1987 hit "I Think We're Alone Now," recently performed at the Garden Amphitheatre in California. A clip of the concert, which garnered over three million views online, prompted some viewers to make negative comments about her physique, noting a more curvaceous figure than in previous years.
In response to the body-shaming remarks, many fans defended Tiffany, praising her continued stage presence and confidence. "She is beautiful, still sounds great and is having fun! Nobody looks like they did in Playboy 30 years ago," one supporter commented, as reported by Daily Mail. Another wrote, "She looks happy, sounds good and is having a blast! YES older women are allowed to exist and thrive."
The 54-year-old singer has been open about her struggles with weight gain, which she attributes in part to long COVID. "I have fluctuated with my weight quite a bit in the last couple of years because of long Covid and I'm learning to deal with that," Tiffany told The Mirror. She explained that on some days, her health issues make it difficult to exercise, a departure from her usual routine. The demands of touring and travel have also exacerbated her symptoms, leading to flare-ups and water retention.
Tiffany acknowledged that dealing with online trolls has been challenging. "I have a limit and it gives me great pleasure to delete them. Goodbye. Why bother to be so toxic?" she stated.
Last year, in an interview with The Guardian, Tiffany discussed her body image and weight fluctuations. "I'm probably more body-conscious now than I was back then. My weight yo-yos a lot, and my lifestyle doesn't make it any better – I am a huge foodie," she said. She added that while she has tried various diets, she is now focusing on how she feels rather than a specific size.
Tiffany Darwish rose to fame in the late 1980s, becoming one of the youngest female artists to have a No. 1 album with her self-titled debut. The album featured her hit cover of "I Think We're Alone Now" and her second single, "Could've Been." After a period out of the spotlight in the 1990s, she re-emerged in the 2000s, appearing in films and reality shows, and posing for Playboy magazine.