Fans of actress and model Eva Marcille have leaped to her defense after a critic commented on her weight loss following her divorce from Michael Sterling, finalized in August 2023.
The former “America’s Next Top Model” winner has been under scrutiny, with many of her 5.3 million Instagram followers expressing concern over her apparent weight loss.
The latest wave of comments erupted after Marcille posted a picture of herself in a black bikini and waist beads, striking a pose under an arch on a stone mantle.
One comment, “Please get back to the weight,” sparked a flood of supportive messages adorned with heart and flower emojis.
Fans praised Marcille, calling her “simply gorgeous” and embracing her nickname, “Eva Diva.”
One fan appreciated her resilience, saying:
“Eva snapping back;”
While another admired her look, playfully commenting:
“It’s the Barbie doll calves … for me.”
Marcille’s weight loss first became noticeable to fans at the end of 2023.
During an Instagram Live session in December, she addressed the concern, saying:
“Life be lifing but Lord’s on the throne,” and assured fans she eats well, despite appearances.
The 39-year-old mother of three reiterated her positive outlook, stating:
“To know me is to know I have high vibrational energy.”
Despite the stress from her divorce, she remains focused on maintaining a positive attitude.
In March 2024, just before the NAACP Awards, Marcille shared a video from her hotel balcony, showcasing her pre-ceremony preparations in a chic ensemble.
However, the comments section was again filled with remarks about her weight.
Some fans urged others to be kind, drawing parallels to the late Chadwick Boseman, who faced similar scrutiny before his death from colon cancer.
Marcille later assured her fans that she was not suffering from a terminal illness. During a candid interview on the “Tamron Hall Show” in April, she opened up about her weight loss, attributing it to the stress of her divorce.
“Divorce is hard. It’s like the stomach flu. You will be skinny afterward,” she explained.
She admitted that harsh comments on social media had led her to disable the comments section on some posts.
“Seeing remarks like ‘she looks so thin’ made me even more self-conscious,” she revealed.
Despite the challenges, Marcille remains optimistic, focusing on rediscovering herself and her happiness.
As Marcille continues to navigate her post-divorce life, her fans remain supportive, with one summarizing the collective sentiment:
“ALWAYS ‘THE’ TOP MODEL.”
