Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu opens up about food allergy struggles amid body shaming
Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu proves that she isn't just beautiful on the outside, but on the inside, too.
In a tweet, the 22-year-old shared all-new photos of herself rocking a gold-frilled blue dress along with the caption: "A shape of your mind is more important than shape of your body."
Harnaaz's post comes after netizens have gone to body-shame the beauty queen after her Miss Universe win.
A shape of your mind is more important than shape of your body.@missuniverse @MissDivaOrg
Outfit @falgunishanepea pic.twitter.com/vYXjoXZRFa— Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu (@HarnaazKaur) April 3, 2022
Her fans, along with the Miss Universe Organization themselves, have sent their love to the Indian beauty in the commens section of her post.
The Miss Universe Organization has since come to the defense of Harnaaz amid the cyberbulling, saying in one post "The Miss Universe Organization does not tolerate bullying of any kind. We are a community built to champion, encourage, and uplift one another."
"There is no room for hate here," they added.
In a separate tweet, Harnaaz shared her gluten allergy struggles.
"I am having gluten allergy that is common and relatable to a major proportion of people worldwide which is manageable by just eliminating a few food groups from the diet," she added, while thanking her followers for "understanding" her condition.
Around 10-30% of the global population suffer from food allergies. I am having gluten allergy that is common and relatable to a major proportion of people worldwide which is manageable by just eliminating a few food groups from the diet.
— Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu (@HarnaazKaur) April 3, 2022
Thank you for understanding. @MissUniverse
This wouldn't be the first that the 2021 titleholder has bravely opened up about the cyberbullying she's faced. In a recent appearance posted by the Miss Universe organization, she said that she remains confident to serve as an inspiration for others.
“I know there are a lot of people who are trolling me and it’s okay because that’s their mindset and stigmas. But there are a lot of other individuals who are trolled every day whether they’re Miss Universe or not,” Harnaaz shared.
"And I think I am empowering them by making them feel like if I feel gorgeous, you are beautiful too."