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Lizzo rose to prominence through her music, charisma, and advocacy of self-love regardless of size. She publicly described herself as a "gold standard" of beauty, and her roles—including a cameo in the latest Star Wars project—seemed to reinforce her status as a trailblazer. Mainstream media lavished praise on her, framing her as a symbol of empowerment and acceptance. But critics argue that her persona was crafted more for media appeal than authentic conviction.