My Mum, Your Dad star Janey Smith has opened up about her weight after receiving cruel comments about her appearance.
Janey caught the eye of Roger Hawes whilst starring on the Davina McCall helmed dating show. Although she did find love, it hasn’t stopped Janey from attracting some nasty comments about the way she looks.
Now, Janey has shared exactly how she feels about her appearance and given a glimpse into how she battles the opinions of haters.
My Mum, Your Dad star Janey Smith has opened up about her insecurities (Credit: ITV)
My Mum, Your Dad star Janey on her weight
Discussing her appearance, Janey told Closer: “I feel good about myself –I mean, I’ve got a wobbly tummy and a few lumps here and there, but it doesn’t bother me because I love my food and a glass of wine. I don’t tie myself up in knots about how much I weigh. When I watched the show back, I thought, ‘Bloomin’ heck, that telly has put 7lbs on me’, but then I meet people and they say, ‘Oh, you’re not as big as we thought you were!’ so you can’t win. I like my shoulders, and I’ve always been tall. When I was younger, I’d get teased about my height. I put it down to jealousy and I’ve embraced it now. Do I feel sexy? Yes, I do!”
You soon realise that most people in the public eye experience trolling and you learn to brush it off.
The 5ft 10 mum-of-one also shared her battle with perimenopause which left her with low mood and fighting insecurities. She said that she began to suffer from perimenopause in her late thirties and was therefore given antidepressants. However, she was left battling anxiety, insecurities and low mood. This is where Janey also noticed she was having insecurities about her body.
The NHS website explains: “Menopause and perimenopause symptoms can have a big impact on your daily life, including relationships, social life, family life and work. It can feel different for everyone. You may have a number of symptoms or none. Symptoms usually start months or years before your periods stop. This is called the perimenopause.”
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