Lala Kent is no longer seeking permission. The reality star took a stand against mom-shamers after daring to bare it all in a provocative swimsuit photo.
"I've had enough of the mom shaming from certain women," she expressed on her Instagram Story on Thursday, July 13. "As a parent with a full-time job, I rarely have any time for myself. But for a brief moment on the 4th of July, I felt confident and wanted to capture that. Any criticism is unwarranted."
Kent, who is 32 years old, expressed her disdain, stating, "If you have any negative comments, kindly refrain from sharing them with me. I kindly ask for privacy."
The reality TV personality shared a link to a previously posted Instagram post featuring pictures from a Fourth of July celebration. The initial photo in the series depicted her two-year-old daughter, Ocean, enjoying the sunlight alongside Scheana Shay's two-year-old daughter, Summer.
"Mum's up next," Kent captioned the slideshow. In the following photo, she confidently stood with her back turned towards the camera, showcasing her curves in a sleek black thong swimsuit paired with black heeled boots. Kent subtly accentuated her figure by placing her hands on her rear.
In her Story, the Bravo star defended her choice of photos, stating that the children were not present when she took the alluring picture. "And even if they had been, we all have buttocks," she expressed. "Take a moment to appreciate and embrace your own."
Many of Kent's fans quickly expressed their support for her in the comments section of her original post, despite the backlash. One social media user praised Kent for being a mom and embracing her sexuality, while another urged the trolls to stop overreacting. Kent's former costar, Stassi Schroeder, found the difference between the two photos amusing and complimented Kent on her appearance.
Another follower highlighted that men are not subjected to such verbal attacks, contrasting this with the criticism Kent faced for her "weird" post.
Kent is the mother of a daughter she shares with her ex-fiancé, Randall Emmett. In November 2021, we confirmed the end of their relationship amidst rumors of his infidelity.
"According to an exclusive source, Randall did not want to end the relationship, but it was ultimately Lala's decision. The trust between them has been completely shattered."
"Ever since becoming a part of the Vanderpump Rules cast in season 4, Kent has fearlessly embraced her personal growth, regardless of any negative opinions. In March 2019, she bravely called out internet trolls for body-shaming."
"Leaving comments such as 'oh my God, you used to be attractive' is equivalent to saying you were never attractive. How does that make you feel?" she expressed through her Instagram Story. "Does it give you satisfaction when I say that? No! I don't sit here and mock people for being too thin by saying 'oh my God, eat a cheeseburger'; or if someone is slightly overweight, 'oh my God, you eat your feelings.'"
She further stated, "What motivates you to believe that your opinion about someone holds any value? This is what social media has done to our world, making everyone think that their opinions are important. Well, guess what? They're not."