Representation matters. For instance, seeing plus size TV characters with diverse experiences and body types can profoundly impact viewers. It’s about feeling seen, understood, and validated.

Gone are the days when plus-size characters served merely as comic reliefs or secondary figures. Modern media showcases them as protagonists, love interests, and leaders. For plus-size viewers ...

I’ve had people tell me that a plus size character is “unrealistic.” Really? You believe in fae and monsters and magic, but not a fat main character? Every day in my “real life ...

In the past, plus-size Black actresses were often cast in stereotypical roles in media and TV. Their characters were over-sexualized, seen as the butt of jokes, or just there for comic relief.

“There is no mention of her size in the book but in my mind, she was a plus-sized girl. When it came time to do the cover, the illustrator created a thin character — because thin is the default ...

In the company's 85-year history of making movies, plus-size characters have only ever featured in the roles of villains or extras - and fans are full of praise for the change. The film ...

The 1990s marked a pivotal moment in how Hollywood depicted plus-size women. Characters began to emerge that were not solely defined by their relationships with men or their physical appearance.

which often depicts plus-size characters as extras or even villains, while princesses and heroines are usually impossibly thin (though this has certainly started to change with the introduction of ...

Penny is the first plus-size character and outfit to be introduced in Fortnite. She was introduced in Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 as part of the Constructor Crew set in the v13.40 update.