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Paulina Porizvokais “celebrating” the legacy of fellow supermodelLinda Evangelistaafter the 56-year-oldannounced a lawsuitagainst Zeltiq Aesthetics alleging that a CoolSculpting procedure five years ago left her"permanently deformed."
On Thursday, Porizvoka showed support for Evangelista on Instagram, writing, “She has bravely come out with her story today, and I want to applaud her and hug her and celebrate her,” alongside an editorial spread of the pair that appeared in the 1987 September issue ofVogue.
She continued: “There was a reason she retired from the spotlight, and for a woman known for her brilliance as a physical chameleon and embodiment of elegance, it was a harsh one. I will not tell you her story, that is for her to do, but I do want to celebrate her courage in voicing it.”
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“PAH has not only destroyed my livelihood, it has sent me into a cycle of deep depression, profound sadness, and the lowest depths of self-loathing,” Evangelista wrote in anInstagrampost.
By sharing her story with the public and taking legal action, the model said she is “moving forward to rid myself of my shame.”
“I am so tired of living this way. I would like to walk out my door with my head high, despite not looking like myself any longer,” she added.
Some of Evangelista’s peers from the “Magnificent Seven” —The New York Times’nickname for the glamorous cohort of models that rocked the runways in the ’90s and became household names — joined Porizkova in sending their support on Thursday.
“Linda—your strength and true essence are forever recognizable and iconic! Bravo! 💋"Cindy Crawfordcommented on Evangelista’s Instagram.
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Christy TurlingtonandHelena Christensen, Karen Elson, Brandon Maxwell and others also left sweet messages in the comment section of Evangelista’s post.
source: people.com
