A plus-size influencer has spoken out about the ‘dirty looks’ and name-calling she encountered during a recent trip to one of Europe’s most exclusive luxury destinations.
Alex Aspasia, a 30-year-old content creator from Miami, U.S., has built a large following online for her unapologetic body positive attitude and travel adventures around the globe.
But the jetsetter, who is 6ft and 385lbs, admits she was almost left ‘intimidated’ by constant stares and comments regarding her weight from wealthy tourists at the high-end Mediterranean hotspot.
In a video posted to TikTok and Instagram, Aspasia, who boasts over 700K followers on each platform, did not mince words when describing the treatment she received during her stay in Monaco.
She claimed ‘rich’ visitors especially would gawk at her figure, while others would approach her to pass unsolicited comments on her size.
Speaking to What’s The Jam, she said: ‘The reactions were definitely a lot. I got constant stares, some shocked, some judgmental. One guy even ran into me and called me “big mama.”‘
Aspasia added: ‘A few people asked if I was a plus-size model, and some came up to take pictures. I think it was a mix of admiration and shock – because of my size.
‘I stood out and people weren’t used to seeing someone like me confidently taking up space in an elite place like Monaco where being thin is the beauty standard.’
Alex Aspasia, a 30-year-old content creator from Miami, U.S., has built a large following online for her unapologetic body positive attitude and travel adventures around the globe
But the jetsetter, who is 6ft and 385lbs, admits she was almost left ‘intimidated’ by constant stares and comments regarding her weight from wealthy tourists in Monaco
She claimed ‘rich’ visitors especially would gawk at her figure, while others would approach her to pass unsolicited comments on her size
She noted that the negative reactions from other tourists would have potentially ‘intimidated’ individuals who may not have ‘much confidence,’ but insisted she could ‘handle it’ and ‘show up fully’ as herself.
In the video, which has since racked up 255,000 views and over 11,000 likes, Aspasia is shown wearing a figure-hugging maxi gown as she confidently struts through the lobby of a hotel.
She attached a caption that reads: ‘The amount of dirty looks I got today while in Monaco is insane! A little girl said I looked like a princess though, so it doesn’t matter.’
Despite her unpleasant experience in Monaco, the model remains undeterred in her desire to explore new places.
She said: ‘I still believe travel is such an important and valuable experience.’
Alex previously revealed that she struggles fitting into a standard plane seat and instead is forced to fork £6,000 for two tickets.
She wishes airlines would make bigger seats to accommodate everyone, including passengers with disabilities.
The influencer has also gotten stuck in restaurant seating before; though doesn’t pay attention to the negativity, even though she has been dubbed a ‘whale’ in the past.
Speaking to What’s The Jam, she said: ‘The reactions were definitely a lot. I got constant stares, some shocked, some judgmental. One guy even ran into me and called me “big mama.”‘
In the video, which has since racked up 255,000 views and over 11,000 likes, Aspasia is shown wearing a figure-hugging maxi gown as she confidently struts through the lobby of a hotel
She noted that the negative reactions from other tourists would have potentially ‘intimidated’ individuals who may not have ‘much confidence’
Despite her unpleasant experience in Monaco, the model remains undeterred in her desire to explore new places
The influencer has also gotten stuck in restaurant seating before; though doesn’t pay attention to the negativity, even though she has been dubbed a ‘whale’ in the past
It comes after a plus-size influencer called out Ryanair for having the ‘tightest bathroom’ she’s ever had to use in a travel vlog.
Australian content creator Brooke Phoebe recently posted a video titled ‘Flying while fat’ on TikTok, as she broke down every aspect of taking a flight as a size 30-32 woman.
‘I show you everything, walking down the aisle in the plane, getting into my seat, the bathrooms…everything.
‘Now I flew with Ryanair, which is a budget airline here in the UK,’ she said in a voiceover.
