Model Liat Blue Apologizes After Eden Pines Controversy Over Body Image Comments

Israeli model and former actress Liat Blue addressed the recent online controversy sparked by her comments on model Eden Pines' body and eating disorders. The dispute began after Pines posted photos that drew criticism about her figure, prompting Blue to speak out against the culture glorifying extreme thinness and to share her own struggles with an eating disorder. Blue revealed she once weighed 36 kilograms and was hospitalized in a specialized eating disorder unit at Tel Hashomer hospital after collapsing. She said she has since received many messages from people afraid to admit they face similar issues and from parents thanking her for opening the conversation.

In an Instagram story, Blue apologized if her remarks hurt anyone personally, emphasizing that was never her intention. She stated, "If even one soul is saved, it was worth everything." Eden Pines also responded to the backlash, rejecting assumptions about her health based on photos or short videos. Pines highlighted the complexity and seriousness of eating disorders and criticized the casual use of such diagnoses as gossip or judgment. She urged respect for all women regardless of size and affirmed her current state of self-acceptance and peace with her body.

The exchange has sparked wider discussion in Israel about body image, mental health, and the impact of social media judgments. Both women’s statements underline the importance of sensitivity and professional awareness around eating disorders and personal well-being.