Katrina Kaif has spoken about self-confidence and the importance of valuing yourself despite what others may sayThe actor recently attended an event in London, where she shared her thoughts on dealing with criticism and making personal choices without worrying about public opinionHer remarks come weeks after she faced online trolling over her appearance following childbirthWhile social media users often comment on celebrities’ personal lives, Katrina believes people should not let such opinions affect how they feel about themselvesShe also shared a special message for women about staying confident during difficult times and learning to be their own biggest supporters.
Katrina Kaif says social media should not affect self-worth
At an event in the UK celebrating the first anniversary of her beauty brand Kay Beauty’s launch in the country, Katrina spoke about the importance of protecting one’s self-worth from online opinionsShe said, “I think we really need to be careful of letting the narrative on social media affect our self-worth and inner value because there are so many opinions out thereIf you start catering to all of them, it really hampers your ability to make choices for yourself.”
The actor explained that constantly worrying about what others think can make it difficult to move forwardShe also spoke about the importance of accepting yourself through different phases of life and understanding that confidence may not always remain the same“There are times when the world is going to celebrate you, and other times you have to really be your own biggest cheerleader,” Katrina addedHer message encouraged people to stay true to themselves rather than allowing criticism to influence their decisions.
Why Katrina Kaif faced postpartum trolling
Katrina’s remarks come weeks after she attended the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai with her husband Vicky KaushalPictures and videos from the event attracted attention online, with some social media users commenting on her appearance after childbirth.
The comments sparked a wider discussion about body-shaming and the pressure faced by women after pregnancyMany people criticised the online remarks, pointing out that new mothers should not be expected to meet unrealistic beauty standards or explain changes in their bodies.
Salman Khan’s indirect message to body-shamers
Superstar Salman Khan also addressed the culture of commenting on celebrities’ bodies, age and personal lives during an episode of Bigg Boss 20‘s Weekend Ka VaarHis remarks came amid the online discussion surrounding Katrina’s postpartum appearance.
The superstar referred to comments such as “Moti ho gayi hai” (She has become fat) and “Buddha ho gaya hai” (He has become old)He highlighted how people often treat such remarks as casual observations without considering their impact on the person being targetedHis comments were seen as an indirect message against the constant scrutiny celebrities face over their appearance and personal milestones.
Katrina Kaif’s family life and last film
Katrina Kaif married Vicky Kaushal in 2021The couple welcomed their son, Vihaan, in 2025 and have generally kept their family life private.
On the professional front, Katrina was last seen in Sriram Raghavan‘s mystery thriller Merry Christmas, which was released in January 2024The film marked her first on-screen collaboration with Vijay Sethupathi. Before that, she reprised her role as Zoya in Tiger 3, alongside Salman Khan.