Camila Mendes Inspired By Lili Reinhart, Opens Up About Own Body Issues & Acceptance

Just shortly after Lili Reinhart clapped back at pregnancy rumors and celebrated body acceptance, Camila Mendes was inspired to do the same.

The 23-year-old Riverdale star wrote that she was inspired by Lili‘s words on her Instagram Stories.

“I feel bloated 24/7, my weight fluctuates constantly, it comes with being a women and should be celebrated, not criticized,” she wrote.

Camila continues, “I used to fear the day that people start publicly criticizing my body and commenting n my weight. I’ve suffered too much from my own self criticism, and wasn’t sure that I could handle it from others.”

“But, seeing somebody as beautiful as Lili respond to public scrutiny by preaching and practicing self love is all it takes for me to overcome that fear. [I'm] proud to call her my friend. Let’s continue inspiring women to love their bodies.”