Bebe Rexha wows in a glittering black gown as she attends the amfAR gala in Cannes
Bebe Rexha looked nothing short of sensational in a black form-fitting dress as she attended the amfAR gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes on Thursday.
The Say My Name singer, 33, dressed to impress on the star-studded evening after berating people for referring to her weight gain.
Her custom Faraz Manan shimmering garment featured a busty corset style top with a huge taupe bow at the back trailing behind her as she walked.
She paired it with some eye-catching silver jewelry, including a necklace with her name on it.
The singer donned an impeccable makeup palette for the star-studded event and styled her long blonde locks in a chic updo with bangs framing her face.
Striking: Bebe Rexha looked nothing short of sensational in a black, form-fitting dress as she attended the amfAR gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes on Thursday
Glamorous: The Say My Name singer, 33, dressed to impress on the star-studded evening after berating people for referring to her weight gain
It comes after Bebe was stopped The Jennifer Hudson Show earlier today and talked about her weight gain and PCOS, or being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
She admitted to reading the comments on one of her recent TikTok videos and was not happy with what was being said about her.
“Listen, we’re in the public eye, so that’s going to happen,” she told Hudson.
“I was a lot thinner and I gained some weight — that’s part of the territory. I’m not mad about it because it’s true, but when you see things like that, it messes with you.
“You don’t know what someone’s going through, what they’re going through in their life, so it’s kind of hard. But I feel like we’re in 2023…we shouldn’t be talking about people’s weight,” she added.
“Listen… I like to eat, okay? I like to eat,” the singer added, while Hudson, 41, added, “There’s nothing wrong with that!”
The Brooklyn-born singer said she couldn’t help but watch the comments when she saw “Bebe Rexha weight gain” trending on TikTok.
“It’s so shocking to see that search bar. I’m not mad because it’s true. I did arrive. But it just sucks. Thank you to all the people who love me anyway,” she tweeted.
Stunning: Her shimmery garment featured a busty corset-style top with a huge taupe-colored bow on the back that trailed behind her as she walked
Unbelievable: The singer applied an impeccable makeup palette for the star-studded event and styled her long blonde locks in a chic updo with bangs framing her face
Phenomenal: She paired it with some eye-catching silver jewelry, including a necklace with her name on it
“I’ve always struggled with my weight. A bi*** likes to eat. I work on myself every day. I’m a little discouraged right now,” she added.
“I work on myself every day. I’m a little discouraged right now,” she admitted.
The Meant To Be singer also revealed that she has been writing songs since she was 13 years old and opened up about her recent PCOS diagnosis.
“I went to the doctor last year — and a lot of women have this and they don’t know it — but they diagnosed PCOS, which is polycystic ovary syndrome,” she revealed.
She continued, “It is one of the main causes why women gain weight and are obese. I literally jumped about 30 pounds that fast, maybe a little more. But we just have to be positive and show people love.’
PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that affects one in 10 women of childbearing age. It causes irregular periods, infertility, excessive body hair, acne and weight gain.
‘It is heavy. … I’ve definitely struggled with my weight and I’ve struggled with food forever,” she added.
Weight change: Bebe was thinner in 2018, on the left, and fuller in 2023, on the right. She said on The Jennifer Hudson Show that she knows she’s gained weight, but she doesn’t like the mean comments about it
PCOS diagnosis: Bebe stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show earlier Thursday and spoke about her weight gain and PCOS, or being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome
The Baby I’m Jealous also spoke about her condition on Gayle King’s SiriusXM show, saying, “I definitely struggle with my weight and I struggle with how I look, and it’s been hard for me. recently found out I have PCOS and many women have it.”
And she revealed when she signed her first record deal that the label said, “Are you ready to get into boot camp shape?” Because you need to lose 20 pounds. to make this appeal. Like you need to lose weight.’
After years of being overly preoccupied with her weight, she’s learned the importance of keeping the people close to her in check.