Jameela Jamil Calls Karl Lagerfeld “Ruthless, Fat‑Phobic Misogynist”
When the legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away on the morning of Tuesday, 19 Feb 19, the 32‑year‑old star‑model Jameela Jamil took to the Twitterverse and didn’t hold back. She declared that the fashion icon was not a “good person” and that the industry should not crow him up as a saint.
The Tweet That Sparked the Debate
Jameela retweeted an article that said: “Stop mourning Karl and stop calling him a great guy.” She responded with a few snappy lines that went straight to her essence:
- “I’m glad somebody said it (Sic).”
- “Even if it’s a little soon.”
- “A ruthless, fat‑phobic misogynist shouldn’t be posted all over the internet as a saint gone‑too‑soon.”
- “Talented for sure, but not the best person.”
She even highlighted that, despite any positive moments the designer may have shown, Karl never changed or apologized, so he deserves no glorification.
When a Fan Says “Don’t Cancel the Dead”
A fan came to her defense, arguing that removing Karl’s name could erase the good influence he had on artists like Rihanna. Jameela had a clean answer:
“You can’t cancel someone who is dead. You can only say they shouldn’t be glorified if they’ve never changed or apologized.”
She kept her point crisp, leaning on the idea that a person’s legacy shouldn’t be lit with absolutes when the person hasn’t been sorry enough.
The Backstory: Fendi‑Related Rumors About Adele
The original article alluded to a previous comment by a Fendi director who’d once said, “Adele is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice.” Jameela shone a spotlight on that too, using the moment to highlight how fashion figures tend to make “problematic” remarks about women.
Plan for a Full Essay
Feeling the tweet’s brevity could not capture the complexity, Jameela said she’d write an essay instead. “How problematic the industry has been for girls is too complex for this.”
So, the actress‑model boundaries a moment into a debate, putting the spotlight on the hoodie of fashion history: talent versus character.
