Actress Ileana D’Cruz spoke out against unrealistic beauty ideals following online backlash towards Rihanna for not regaining her pre-pregnancy figure quickly. Ileana expressed her frustration on Instagram after Rihanna was scrutinized for her appearance with her son Riot. She emphasized the unreasonable pressure on new mothers to “bounce back” physically right after childbirth.
Ileana, a mother of two, condemned the online criticism as “bloody infuriating,” highlighting the remarkable journey of motherhood and the unfair expectations placed on women. She defended Rihanna, acknowledging her strength and the significant task of nurturing and caring for a newborn. Ileana emphasized the need to appreciate the incredible feat of bringing a child into the world.
The actress, who tied the knot with Michael Dolan in 2023 and welcomed two sons in subsequent years, emphasized the challenges faced by new mothers. On the professional front, Ileana was recently seen in the romantic comedy “Do Aur Do Pyaar,” alongside Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, and Sendhil Ramamurthy. With a career spanning from Telugu to Hindi cinema, she has been part of successful films like “Rustom,” “Mubarakan,” and “Barf!”
