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Gigi Hadid Pens Open Letter to Fat-Shaming Critics

The #RHOBH daughter is taking her haters to task over criticism about her career and body.

By Jocelyn Vena Sep 28, 2015, 11:14 AM ET

Haters gonna hate, but Gigi Hadid isn't going to take it. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills daughter headed to Instagram on Monday (September 28) to shut down critics who have said some unkind things in the wake of her ever-growing number of modeling campaigns and runway appearances. The on-the-rise supermodel shared a lengthy message for anyone hoping to use social media to criticize her. "Yes, judgment on social media comes from people who, 99% of the time, have no idea what they're talking about, but I'm human, and I'm not going to lie, I did let the negativity get to me a little," she shared with her followers. Gigi specifically refrenced those who have made comments about her appearance. "I'm a hard worker that's confident in myself," she added. "I represent a body image that wasn't accepted in high-fashion before...Yes, I have abs, I have a butt, I have thighs, but I'm not asking for special treatment. I'm fitting into my sample sizes. Your mean comments don't make me want to change my body." You go girl! You can read her full statement below.

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A photo posted by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Sep 28, 2015 at 4:25am PDT

She later shouted out a few other women who she admires.

I â¡ @theashleygraham's body I â¡ my body I â¡ taytays body I â¡ Queen khloes body I â¡ A.Simpsons body I â¡ SERENAS body#ALLDIFFERENTALLPERFECT
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) September 28, 2015

Her impassioned post fired up her fans, who quickly came to the model's defense.

@GiGiHadid never let people define who you are, you are an incredible, amazing person with a heart in Gold. Ily
— Kenza (@kenztzi) September 28, 2015
@GiGiHadid love you Gi you're truly making a change in the industry and its amazing â¤ï¸
— CD. (@carah0lic) September 28, 2015
@GiGiHadid you are truly making a change in industry and its really amazing,BE YOURSELFâï¸â¤ï¸
— PaolaB (@All4bellahadid) September 28, 2015
@GiGiHadid Applauding you this morning. Keep looking forward and doing what you were born to do. You are beyond beautiful. âï¸â¡ï¸ðð
— Kelli (@Kellspring87) September 28, 2015

It also got the attention of some other stars, including fellow supermodel Tyra Banks and BFF Kendall Jenner's mom, Kris, who applauded her message.

I haven't met you yet @gigihadid but I FEEL you so much. Your words are powerful. Your words are necessary. Your words are vulnerable. Your words are real. Sending you love and hugs. From one model that had curves and a unique walk to another, Tyra
A photo posted by Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) on Sep 28, 2015 at 7:13am PDT
This is from one of the sweetest, smartest, and most beautiful girl inside and out, in the world. Whyâ¦ https://t.co/N3SKwHUX42
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) September 28, 2015

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Her Instagram post comes day after she had an-equally empowering message for her fans on Twitter-- which got a co-sign from her mom, Yolanda Foster.

I hope every1 finds a place in their life where they'd rather talk about the things that inspire them over the things that bring others down
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) September 25, 2015
â¤ï¸Only insecure and jealous people feel the need to put others down in order to build themselves up #SadButTrue https://t.co/YE82oXRZlr
— YOLANDA (@YolandaHFoster) September 25, 2015

And here's one final reminder of Gigi's flawlessness.