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Highlights

• Cindy Crawford reflects on a past interview on The Oprah Show where she was asked to stand up and show off her body, realizing later that it was inappropriate and objectifying.
• The interview showcased a different time in the modeling industry when body positivity and awareness of body-shaming were not as prevalent.
• Despite the uncomfortable interview, Cindy Crawford and Oprah maintained a relationship, raising questions about forgiveness and personal growth over time.

Most of us have had situations in the past where we went through with something, only to feel the ramifications of that decision later. At times, it can take years to come to the realization after having an extended feeling of not being 100% okay with what took place but not knowing how to place those emotions.

Cindy Crawford is known throughout the world for her work as a supermodel. In September 2023, Crawford and other legendary stars debuted a show on AppleTV+ called The Super Models. In the first episode, Cindy revealed a guest appearance on a popular show that struck a nerve with her years later.

Years Ago, Oprah Made Cindy Crawford Very Uncomfortable On Her Show

In the earliest stages of her modeling career, Cindy Crawford appeared as a special guest on The Oprah Show. At one point during the interview, Oprah praised Crawford's body. In addition to complimenting how her body looked, Oprah also asked her to stand up so that everyone could admire her.

At the time, Crawford went along with it and didn't object to the ask. It wasn't until some time later that it occurred to her why the request had always nagged at her.

With an increased focus on body positivity and scrutiny against body-shaming, asking a young woman (Crawford was 20 years old at the time of the interview) to stand up so others could check her out and see how great her body is wouldn't be seen as acceptable in the present day.

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In addition to commenting on her body, Oprah asked the modeling agency representative who escorted Crawford on the show whether any "grooming" needed to occur before she was ready for the runway.

Although the word didn't carry so much weight in 1986 when the interview was recorded as it does now, combining that statement with the uncomfortable analysis of her body and a follow-up conversation about her weight gives the whole interview an awkward feel.

Cindy Called Oprah Out

In 2023, during an episode of The Super Models, Cindy Crawford used the opportunity to vocalize her upset at the experience she had on Oprah's show and why it was inappropriate. The model states that the request to stand up and show everyone her body made her feel like she had to prove herself worthy of being there and being part of the industry, comparing the experience to being chattel and not a person.

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While Oprah's team pulled the interview from her official YouTube channel after pushback came from Cindy Crawford's statement, it can still be found on her website. Responses from Oprah Winfrey's inner circle have displayed disappointment over the delayed response, including a snippet from her best friend, Gayle King.

Many feel that the comments were inappropriate because Oprah herself is so outspoken in the public eye about the effects of body shaming and making others feel insecure about their size.

Since Cindy Crawford's daughter, Kaia Gerber, is now in the modeling business, many wonder if her motherly instinct has influenced the change of heart. Taking on such intrusive requests and questions is something in and of itself, but thinking about your child going through the same actions and uncomfortable emotions is another element of the situation.

Cindy Crawford Might Have Forgiven Oprah Later

Despite the awkward interview, Cindy Crawford and Oprah continued to have a relationship for many years. Crawford appeared on Oprah's show ten times during her career and was also part of various celebrations to honor the talk show host.

Many think that Cindy Crawford forgave Oprah early on for the blunder. However, others feel that realizing the issue's depth didn't fully resonate until decades later.

Modeling is a highly competitive job, with many aspects that can reduce a person's opportunities for work. Therefore, the young stars are more apt to please, giving in to whatever request they think will help bolster their success.

For Cindy Crawford, there were certain elements that made her self-conscious about her future in the industry and likely made her more agreeable to outlandish requests and questions she fielded on Oprah's show.

In general, people change as they age. What they found appropriate in the past may no longer be the case as they get older. This change is common across the board, with people finding themselves switching political affiliations, their taste buds enjoying foods they once hated, or even entering a career force they never saw themselves part of. It's safe to say that the person Cindy Crawford was in 1986 at the age of 20 is not the same individual that provided the interview on AppleTV+ in 2023.

Fans may never know whether it was an "aha" moment or a long-standing emotion that she compressed for many years. However, with the different climate towards such inquisitions, it's likely models won't have to entertain such questions again.

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