The 10 Plus-Size Influencer Drama Moments That Made 2025 Way More Interesting

Brooke Phoebe, an Aussie lifestyle creator, hopped on a Ryanair flight to show what it’s really like being plus-size on a budget airline.

She booked two seats (smart move!) and warned other plus-size flyers to take their time squeezing into their spot.

The real nightmare? The airplane bathroom. Brooke called it the tightest one she’s ever faced and recommended hitting the loo before boarding to avoid the squeeze.

Her message? You’ve got every right to take up space - even on a plane.

Of course, some folks accused her of encouraging an “unhealthy lifestyle.” One person asked why she spends time making an Instagram about her size instead of losing weight.

Her comeback? “I love wasting people’s time by just existing.” Classic.

Gillian Hassert, the singer and actress you might know from Les Misérables, went on a bit of a clothing hunt fail at Marshalls.

She filmed herself scanning the whole store only to find FOUR dresses in her size. FOUR!

She wished others could see how tough it is for plus-size folks to find clothes. She even joked about maybe skipping events because of it.

Some people? Not impressed. Comments flew in like, “Stop expecting the world to cater to you” and “It’s all personal responsibility.”

Gillian fired back by asking haters to get creative with insults instead of just pointing out her size. Talk about a clapback!

Gracie Bon, the Panamanian influencer with killer curves, made waves by asking McLaren to upsize their car seats so she could fit comfortably.

She said supercars should be for everyone, even folks with a bit more backside to flaunt.

Of course, critics said she’s not really plus-size but 'surgically enhanced.' She totally denied it.

Turns out, the doctor says she does have implants and a BBL, but Gracie calls herself just an XL girl with a condition called lipedema (a fancy word for stubborn fat she can’t just work off).

She’s all about owning those curves and turning heads.

In April, Jaelynn Chaney called out Seattle-Tacoma Airport for refusing to push her in a wheelchair.

She held a sign saying, “SeaTac violates our rights,” and ranted about how other plus-size travelers got left stranded too.

Some people didn’t get it, saying “But she can walk!” and “Fat isn’t a disability.” Ouch.

Others stepped up, reminding the world: big folks deserve help too.

Jaelynn promised to use her voice to speak up and helped others feel seen. Hero move.

Brazilian dancer and influencer Thais Carla finally rode a horse again after years - and posted about it proudly.

But people weren’t so happy, claiming the horse couldn’t handle her weight (which was 148 kg or 325 lbs!).

Here’s the thing: The horse brand, an Appaloosa, can carry about 15-20% of its body weight, roughly 75-100 kg. So yeah, people were worried.

Thais ignored the haters and shared sweet family photos, explaining she had surgery earlier in the year - for her kids, not for looks.

She’s been a major body-positivity boss for years, even launching plus-size bikinis and suing haters who body-shamed her.

French plus-size model Harmony Albertini had enough of rude comments and launched a petition to make fatphobia a crime.

She wants insults based on body size to join the likes of sexism and racism in the French Penal Code.

Her spark? A bakery birthday cake video where workers called her a “fat potato” and said she’d “explode.” Harsh much?

Trying to report it? No luck - officials said there wasn’t enough to go on.

Her petition points out fatphobia is kinda invisible in the law, so victims get ignored and society just shrugs.

Good news? She’s nearly halfway to her goal of 100,000 signatures. Go Harmony!

Dajua Blanding, aka Dank Demoss, was ready for a ride - and a drama too.

A Lyft driver told her she was too big to fit in his Mercedes. Apparently, his tires couldn’t handle her weight. Tires!

Dajua said she could easily fit, but the driver locked the doors and canceled her ride with a “sorry.”

She called him out for discrimination and took Lyft to court.

Lyft said, “No way to discrimination here,” but her lawyer made a solid point: denying a ride for weight? Just as bad as for race or religion.

The case settled later that year. Power to her!

Kirsty Leanne stirred the travel pot by saying she doesn’t always book two plane seats.

Her logic? Sometimes it's crazy expensive and a mess to sort out.

Plus, she said, it’s not a one-size-fits-all thing and can be tricky to make it work.

Fans were split. Some got it. Others threw shade saying if you’re plus-size, you should care about the comfort of the person next to you.

Another plus-size traveler chimed in, saying she’s super careful not to take over anyone else’s space. Respect.

Remi Bader, the body positivity queen, shocked fans by admitting she had gastric bypass surgery after keeping it under wraps for a year.

She chatted with Khloé Kardashian about the not-so-glam side effects: six weeks of constant vomiting and feeling awful.

Remi said binge eating and tummy troubles pushed her to take the surgery route.

Some fans were mad she didn’t tell them sooner, calling her a “fraud” for not being upfront.

But Remi kept it real, saying she loved being curvy but hit a point where she just wasn’t happy anymore.

She still stands for size inclusivity and being healthy at every size, but she’s human too.

Five best friends - Stephanie, Ashley, Sarah, Deanna, and Katie - went viral showing that Disney World is for everyone, no matter your size.

They share size-friendly tips for enjoying rides and the park without worrying about fitting in.

They’ve faced trolls telling them to lose weight, but they ignore the haters by focusing on the good vibes and fans thanking them.

Their motto? Speak up if you’re uncomfortable and ask for what you need. You deserve to be comfy and have a blast!