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Mom Reveals Reality of Instagram Perfection with Viral Image

Everyone likes to look their best for a photo opportunity, right? Nobody wants a picture taken in which they are not comfortable with so it makes sense that as a society we tend to use filters and things to enhance our look in the image.  A U.K. based mother named Tova Leigh wanted the world to know that looking great did not have to mean returning to the 17th century by saying that corsets are a thing of the past and should remain that way.  The picture and post about body image went viral, garnering a lot of support across the internet.  Read the full, empowering statement for yourself: I keep seeing ads for corsets everywhere. You know, the ones that suck your belly in and make your waist look tiny while also giving you constipation. Well, let me tell you something: Last time I wore any type of corset was on my wedding day, exactly 8 years ago. I remember hiding behind a massive bush in the garden, and my mom loosening the damn thing cos I could barely breathe. Sure, after that my boobs didn’t look as fab as they did when the day started, but I was actually able to eat the food I had paid for and do another amazing thing – it’s called sitting down. So unless It is officially the 17th century again, I’d like to ask whoever came up with the idea that women in 2017 need to look like Jessica Rabbit, to kindly shove their corsets up their ass and let me enjoy my mom tum in peace. ♡♡♡ #BodyImage #moms #mums #motherhood #MomLife #parenting #parents #reallife #family #love #bodyshaming #fuckbodygoals The picture Tova had taken of herself certainly showed off her good looks, but the mother of three felt guilty about the number of filters she used to show herself in the best light and decided to show off what actually goes into making these selfies.  She did so with a behind the scenes picture of how the original picture was taken. This picture was accompanied by another empowering statement.  Last week I shared the “perfect” selfie on Instagram (see the small image on the bottom left). It got a whole lot of “likes”, friends told me I was sexy and I even made it my new profile picture on Facebook. Today I am sharing the ‘behind the scenes’ of that image. How I actually looked when it was taken, without 20 attempts to get it right, without cropping out the bits I don’t like and without adding the ‘make me look pretty’ filter. You see, over in the weekend I read an article about how more and more people are feeling depressed and insecure because of all the images of “perfect” looking people on social media, which they perceive to be real. Well let me tell you something: THIS IS REAL. In all my mum-tum, cellulitis, granny pants and absolutely zero thigh gap glory! Not the perfect sexy body by some dictated standard, but imperfectly fabulous because it is real and it is mine. So next time you see a “perfect” image on IG or FB that makes you feel bad, remember this: Social media is full of shit. You are beautiful just the way you are. And there is nothing sexier than being real. Tova ♡♡♡ #KeepingItReal #women #fuckbodygoals #BodyImage Pictures on social media always tend to look very professional, and part of the reason for that is the multitude of filters that are readily available to improve the look of the subject.  Tova found this information out in an article which also said that these images could make people feel depressed as they think of their imperfections.  Tova opened up to Huffington Post about what made her take the pictures and why she felt it was important.  “They’re obviously still not on social media, and I sometimes worry about when they will be,” she explained. “As somebody who uses social media quite a bit for my work, I am well aware of how misleading it can be, and at the age of 41 I take things with a pinch of salt as I know that what I see is not always reality. “ “In reality, I was standing in my underwear in my bathroom facing a window, so I had really good light,” she recalled. “I had a mirror in front of me, and I must’ve tried at least 20 times before I got the perfect shot.” Tova then revealed that she felt like she was a fraud after all the likes on the original image.  “It did not represent what that moment really looks like, so I decided to share the truth.” Despite her apprehension at sharing an image, she is happy she did because of the outcry of support she has received from people around the world.  “We live in a world and a society that puts a lot of pressure on women, young girls teenagers, etc. to look a certain way,” she told HuffPost. “We tend to share the good moments and the attractive bits about our lives which I guess is understandable, but at the same time is very misleading.” She added, “If you look at social media you will see that 99 percent of images look perfect. But how does that even make sense? Life is not perfect. We are not perfect. And that was the point I was trying to get across: We’re not perfect but that is totally OK. Being real is far more powerful than being perfect.”   What do you think about all of this? Sound off below! View Slideshow: 10 Most-Liked Instagram Photos of 2016

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Kim Kardashian to Caitlyn Jenner: I’m Coming for You!

Caitlyn Jenner’s had her share of tensions with the rest of the Kardashian clan. A little of that was just the normal emotions in life that happens when a couple splits and a transgender parent transitions. Unfortunately, this is more than that. Caitlyn’s controversial memoir is burning some bridges. Caitlyn’s memoir, The Secrets of My Life , contains some passages that are very critical of the Kardashians in general. And of Kris Jenner, Caitlyn’s ex-wife, in particular. We’ve already seen Kendall Jenner react to Caitlyn’s book . She was not happy and agreed with Kris that Caitlyn’s words weren’t true. We’ve also already seen Kim Kardashian angry at Caitlyn for dissing her mother and their entire family. But this is different. Kim gets very defensive of her entire family, but especially of Kris. On Sunday’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians , Kim didn’t mince words. “Mom’s obviously upset about it,” Kim says to Caitlyn. “So … if those are your feelings those are your feelings, but mom feels a certain way about you and she has the right.” She tells Caitlyn on no uncertain terms that there will be consequences if Kim feels that she’s done a smear job on her mother. “I’m going to read it and tell you honestly … Talk bad about my mom, I come for you.” Caitlyn tries to defend herself, saying that she had a story to tell and that was it. But Kim isn’t having it. “If you turn on my mom and you continue to bash us, I can’t — even for the sake of my sisters — spend time with someone who doesn’t care about my mother.” Kim really sounds like she’s serious about cutting ties. The Kardashians like to say that family loyalty is a quintessentially Kardashian quality, and maybe that’s so, but Kim’s “Like, enough already,” sounds pretty consummately Kardashian to us. We think that the Kardashians, like most people, were expecting Caitlyn’s memoir to be, you know, way more about being a woman who was designated as a male at birth, who was perceived as a man and then became a famous athlete and reality star. Surely being forced to live a lie by a wildly bigoted society is enough of a story to fill any book, right? A few anecdotes about weird feelings or dysphoria — though not all trans people experience dysphoria — experienced during her marriages would have sufficed, right? Not, like, a biting criticism of her family. The Kardashians were, for the most part, very supportive of Caitlyn as she transitioned. We’d accept nothing less than total support, of course, but you’d think that Caitlyn would be a little less vicious towards them. Caitlyn’s no stranger to controversy. A lifelong conservative, Caitlyn didn’t initially seem supportive of marriage equality — an odd stance for a world-famous member of the LGBT community. And then there were her political comments during the 2016 election campaigns. Mere months after people began to honor her for being a visible, vocal representation of trans folks, for provoking conversations and promoting awareness, the 2016 campaigns kicked into gear. Honestly, Caitlyn’s timing in coming out was really unfortunate in ways that she couldn’t quite foresee. It’s not super uncommong for LGBT folks from uber-conservative backgrounds to struggle with trying to fit in as much as possible with their family’s values. There’s something powerful about feeling accepted by the people who’d otherwise reject you. Maybe, if she’d come out in, like, 2013, she could have worked through all of that and not had such nice things to say about Ted Cruz and Donald Trump in 2016. That alienated a lot of her supporters. We do have to say, though, that it is strangely nice to see people blast Caitlyn for being shady without misgendering her. Comments sections — which we all know to avoid but too often cannot resist browsing — on articles about her too often include people misgendering her, or using her deadname. That’s never acceptable. Misgendering and other forms of transphobic language can never just be used against one person — they’re weapons against the trans community as a whole. Just like slurs and other forms of bigotry. The Kardashians, the people who have the most reason to be personally distressed by her, can hold conversations about her and outright threaten her without misgendering her. Maybe, one day, commenters will rise to the level of decency set by the Kardashians. Can we possibly set that bar any lower? Maybe this was all a misjudged attempt at boosting book sales. A tell-all book on the Kardashians sounds like it would normally do pretty well. It’s just not what people expected. But, even with all of the publicity that the book’s getting as they keep mentioning it on Keeping Up With The Kardashians , this doesn’t sound worth the cost. If any of this conflict is real, and it sounds like it, Caitlyn could be permanently alienating the entire family. Even if they work through it, some things might never be the same. View Slideshow: Caitlyn Jenner: Read the 19 Most Stunning Quotes From Her Memoir

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Ariana Grande Still Playing Benefit Concert After Last Night’s Terrorist Attack

As you’ve surely heard by now, the UK was hit by yet another terrorist attack last night. Three men men drove a van onto London Bridge, hitting pedestrians before they jumped out and began stabbing people. Seven people were killed and 48 were injured. The terrorists were shot and killed by police when they arrived on the scene. It sounds absolutely horrifying, and it’s especially scary considering the Manchester attack that happened less than two weeks ago. On May 22nd, a suicide bomber entered an Ariana Grande concert , setting off a nail bomb that killed 22 people. Countless others were injured. Ariana was understandably devastated by what happened, but she still managed to pull together, along with her team, to plan a benefit concert for the victims and their families. The concert will take place back in Manchester, and Ariana will perform, along with Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Take That, Coldplay, Niall Horan, Usher, Robbie Williams, Little Mix, the Black Eyed Peas, and Pharrell Williams. Anyone who attended her original Manchester concert can get in for free, and all proceeds will go to a fund set up for the people who were injured and the families of the people who were killed. The concert was scheduled for tonight … but will it go on in light of last night’s attack in London? According to Ariana’s manager, Scooter Braun, absolutely it will. Here’s the statement he released in full: After the events last night in London, and those in Manchester just two weeks ago, we feel a sense of responsibility to honor those lost, injured, and affected . We plan to honor them with courage, bravery, and defiance in the face of fear. Today’s One Love Manchester benefit concert will not only continue, but will do so with greater purpose. We must not be afraid and in tribute to all those affected here and around the world, we will bring our voices and sing loudly. I am pleased to say we have the full support of Greater Manchester Police and the government and are assured the safety of all those attending is the highest priority. All artists involved have been unwavering in their support this morning and are determined to carry on with the show. We ask the strong city of Manchester and the world to join us in making the statement that hatred and fear will never win. Today we stand together. Thank you. For their part, Manchester police have said that they’ll be thoroughly searching everyone coming into the concert . Ariana, meanwhile, has been in Manchester for a few days, visiting her fans who were injured during the original attack. Last night, she tweeted that she was “praying for London,” and this morning she’s been promoting tonight’s show. The concert will be televised in several countries, and any money earned from this will also go to the victims. It’s an amazing thing that Ariana and all these people are doing, and a very brave thing as well. Will you be watching? View Slideshow: Manchester Bombing: A Tribute to the Victims

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Kris Jenner to Caitlyn Jenner: QUIT LYING!

You know the drill by now: Caitlyn Jenner released her memoir , The Secrets of My Life, she talked a lot of trash about her whole family, and nobody is into it. We've seen the whole sad thing play out for a while now, on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and in various interviews. Kris Jenner is especially upset with Caitlyn , because by many counts, she's the biggest villain in the book. Caitlyn wrote that Kris knew that she was transgender from the beginning but that she forced her to stay in the closet, and that she wouldn't let her spend her own money. Kim, Khloe and Kourtney have all spoken out in support of their mother, and so has Kendall Jenner . Each and every one of them has said the same thing: that Caitlyn isn't being truthful. And in this new sneak peek for tonight's episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kris is not holding back about her feelings. In the clip, Kris and Kim are talking about the book — Kim seems to be the only one in the family who's read the entire thing. As Kim tells Kris, “She has her thoughts and you have your thoughts, and that's fine. But I do feel like there's a way to tell your side of the story without being so negative.” “Like everything is always your fault,” she says to Kris, who agrees. Kim brings up Caitlyn's claims that Kris took all her checks, and that seems to be one topic that really fires her up. As Kris explains, Caitlyn “never paid a bill from 1972” until, presumably, they divorced and she became single. She says that, in the book, Caitlyn writes that all of her Keeping Up with the Kardashians paychecks “went to Kris.” “'Went to Kris?'” she begins. “How about 'it went to the mortgage and the insurance and education'?” Kris also says that when she began dating Caitlyn, she asked how her last marriage ended, and Caitlyn “weaves this elaborate story.” “Cait could have told me the story that she writes about in her book, which is 'gee, Linda got so angry and nasty that Cait had to tell her about her gender dysphoria.'” “Why wouldn't you have just told me what happened with Linda so at least I could make my own decision if I wanted to get married to someone who really wanted to be a woman?” she asks. Meanwhile, Kim is not in the mood to beat around anymore bushes, and says that Caitlyn “just literally started three families with three different people and f-cked everyone over.” Kris adds that Caitlyn can't handle that, so she made her the scapegoat . Watch all the drama unfold in the video below:

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Kendall Jenner: Caitlyn Jenner is INSANE!

Kendall Jenner tends to keep pretty quiet about her family's relentless drama. Actually, she tends to keep quiet about her family in general … when she makes any sort of public statement, in an interview or on social media, she rarely brings up that side of her personal life. But while Kendall seems to enjoy Calvin Klein underwear shots and saving the world with Pepsi more than anything else, there are certain occasions in which she just can't avoid the drama. And what better venue for that drama than Keeping Up with the Kardashians? In Sunday night's new episode of the show, the family discusses Caitlyn Jenner's tell-all , The Secrets of My Life. We've seen a tiny bit of Kendall's view on the book — remember, she slapped her hands on a table and cried out “That's insane!”? Well, now we're seeing more of her reaction … and it's not good. In this new sneak peek, Kendall explains to Kris that Kim told her about Caitlyn's book. “I heard about all this stuff that she was saying in it,” she tells her, “and just how a lot of it's so not true.” Interestingly enough, Kendall says that she doesn't think Caitlyn is lying, at least not on purpose. “I think she really just thinks that's what happened, for some weird reason,” she says. Kris says that it's a shame Cailtyn didn't handle the business of writing a memoir in a different way, because if she'd just written about her own journey, she would have had “great respect” for it. Unfortunately, and as we know so very well at this point, that's not what happened . “There's lies that are printed in a book that lives there for the end of time,” Kris laments, “so your children are going to read this book about their grandparents and have a story that's fabricated.” And that's when Kendall brings up one of the best points yet. “She goes around dissing the Kardashians, but it's like 'those are the kids that you raised. If you have a problem with them, you raised them ,'” she says. “That makes no sense to me that she would go around bashing us for no reason.” And that, it turns out, is what Kendall believes is so insane. Check out Kendall's outburst in full in the video below:

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Kris Jenner: I Want My Marriage to Caitlyn Jenner Annulled!

Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner were married for 22 years, but these days, it seems they’d probably both pretend the whole thing never happened. That’s easier said than done when you have two kids together, but that won’t stop Kris from trying to have her second marriage stricken from the record. Yes, according to Radar Online, Kris is fighting to have her marriage to Caitlyn annulled  on the grounds that it was based on a number of fraudulent claims made by the former Olympian at the start of their relationship. “Her lawyers think she could get an annulment, despite the fact they had two kids together,” a source tells Radar. “Kris now feels like her entire 22 years with Bruce were a lie and the law states that if the marriage happened under false pretenses or fraud it can be annulled.” The Jenners got divorced back in 2014 and their separation seemed mostly amicable until June of 2015. That’s when Caitlyn made her debut on the cover of Vanity Fair . The ensuing media blitz didn’t do any favors for Kris’ reputation, as the famed momager was made to secretive and transphobic by some of Caitlyn’s comments. The publication of Caitlyn’s memoir last month made matters worse, as the book contains accusations that Kris “forced” Caitlyn to remain in the closet . For years now, Kris and Caitlyn have been offering very different accounts of their time together. Caitlyn says Kris knew about her desire to transition from the start of their relationship. Kris says she was in the dark the entire time. Now, it seems that if Kris gets her way, Caitlyn will be forced to prove her allegations in court. It’s hard to believe, but if Kris can prove she was misled throughout the entirety of their time together, she may have a real chance at having the marriage annulled. “The evidence for Kris is all there in Caitlyn’s new book,” says one insider, adding: “Kris wants to forget the day she ever met Bruce and the only thing good that came out of it was their daughters, Kendall and Kylie. View Slideshow: Caitlyn Jenner: Read the 19 Most Stunning Quotes From Her Memoir

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Tarek El Moussa to Christina: Let’s Get Back Together! For Money!

Tarek El Moussa may have a body of steel. But he’s unhappy these days with how his estranged wife continues to steal the spotlight from him. The Flip or Flop co-host really has tried his hardest over these past couple weeks, matching Christina’s revealing Instagram photos with a set of his own, hoping that his surprisingly RIPPED body would win him an influx of fans. Instead, Tarek has been forced to sit back and watch as Christina gains new Instagram followers everyday and gives one media interview after another. She’s also been presented with a number of professional opportunities, such as a role on Dancing with the Stars. As a result, a source tells In Touch Weekly that Tarek “seems stuck in neutral after” filing to divorce Christina in early January. Yes, he’s still filming episodes of Flip or Flop for HGTV, but insiders believe the show will be canceled after Season 7, leaving Tarek with no employment prospects. It doesn’t help that Christina appears to be making plans for a spinoff series or some kind of future venture of her own. “He hates that Christina has been getting more publicity than him,” In Touch writes of Tarek “He still wants to outshine Christina in every way possible.” This explains why Tarek has been more active on social media of late. He took Internet users by extreme surprise last month when he shared photos of himself at the gym, lifting weight and flaunting his impressive muscles. He then got a haircut and joked that he was suffering some kind of midlife crisis at the time. “OH NO!!! New #clothing.. New #hairstyle…. #No more sandals!! Half #naked pics!!! Is this a mid life crisis??” El Moussa wrote as a caption to the following black-and-white picture of his fresh look. According to this In Touch Weekly mole, the father of two has been attempting to “one-up” his estranged wife and reality TV co-star for months now. But he’s fallen far behind Christina, who went on a PR blitz early on after her split from Tarek and who is a very good looking woman. (This often helps one gain a lot of fame and popularity on the Internet.) As a result, Tarek would reportedly be open to a romantic reconciliation. But not for romantic reasons. “He’s tried to persuade Christina by saying it will be great for their business and open so many doors for huge payouts, but Christina is not buying it,” an insider says of getting back together. “She knows she’s fine without him and doesn’t feel bad for Tarek because, as she’s told friends, he put her through hell.” It’s true. Or at least it’s rumored to be true. Previous tabloid reports claimed that Tarek verbally abused Christina on set, even joking at times about raping her . We know, right? YIKES! The El Moussa separated last May and filed for divorce several months later. “I feel like if we had better communication, we would have had a better relationship,” Tarek said during an episode of The Doctors a little while back, adding: “I think as time went on, you get busier and busier. It was like overnight: businesses, TV, all these things happened overnight, then the cancer and the back surgery.” “It just kind of started pushing us apart from each other.” View Slideshow: HGTV Scandals That Rocked the Television World

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14 Shocking Secrets from the Scandal Set

Scandal has solidified itself as one of the most shocking dramas on the air since it premiered in April of 2012.  There is no subject matter this iconic series will stray away from, and that's what makes it so fresh and exciting.  But what about when the cameras are NOT rolling? Based on an article in The Hollywood Reporter in celebration of the series airing its 100th episode, it turns out that just as many stunners have existed on the set as on the script pages. To wit… 1. The Original Olivia Pope? ABC originally wanted Connie Britton to be Olivia Pope, but the casting director and Shonda Rhimes were defiant that Olivia Pope was black. Could you imagine just how different the show could have been today? Kerry Washington emerged as the first black woman to topline a drama in 37 years. No, that was not a typo. 2. Shonda Was Against Making Another Show Shonda Rhimes was a very busy woman. She had Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice on the air, and she initially thought it would be too much to have another show on the air. After sitting down with real-life crisis manager, Judy Smith, Shonda changed her tune, and the idea grew into Scandal from there. 3. Platonic Olitz? In the original pitch there was no mention of Olivia bedding the Fitz. Paul Lee (Former Head of ABC) called Shonda to see if the relationship could be taken out, but Shonda said the show should not be made without that plot. Behold, the power of Shonda Rhimes. 4. An Internation Flop? There were even some complaints that a black lead could hinder the show’s chances internationally. It’s great Shonda and company proved the naysayers wrong. 5. No One Wanted To Be President During pilot season, most actors were spoken for and a lot of them were too expensive for the show. Tony Goldwyn was signed to a Fox pilot and Shonda called him as soon as he was dropped from the project, poaching him for some scandalous scenes with Kerry Washington. 6. Stephen, Is That You? Scott Foley was a favorite of Shonda’s while he was on Grey’s Anatomy. She killed his character off after telling him she wrote the role of Stephen for him. However, the network rejected him and went with Henry Ian Cusack, who got the role because of his international appeal. Foley moved on to Fox comedy, The Goodwin Games and Shonda poached him to play Jake the day it was canceled. Things are certainly fast-paced in Hollywood. View Slideshow

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Charlie Murphy: Mourned, Remembered by Stars Everywhere

May Charlie Murphy rest in peace. On Wednesday afternoon, the comedian died of cancer at the age of 57, shocking friends and family members who thought the star was on the mend. We've collected a series of reactions below from those in Hollywood who either knew Eddie Murphy's brother well or were familiar with his work and life… 1. Magic Johnson Rest in peace Charlie Murphy, a very talented writer, actor, and comedian. Condolences to the Murphy Family! 2. Chris Rock We just lost one of the funniest most real brothers of all time . Charlie Murphy RIP. 3. Mike Epps #RIP to my man #CharlieMurphy we will ride for you bro.. 1. 4. Kevin Hart Wow….This is crazy. All I can say is RIP. Thank you for not only being a friend but for believing in me when I was young in this comedy game. Charlie Murphy did the rewrite for the first movie that I ever did called “Paper Soldiers”….His stories were legendary & unbelievable & heartfelt. I’m lucky to have know you and I’m even luckier to be able to say that I was a friend. You will be missed man. #RIPCharlieMurphy. 5. Zendaya Rest In Peace to the legend that is Charlie Murphy, thank you for always bringing us joy and laughter. 6. Questlove Darkness. Goodbye Charlie. Damn. View Slideshow

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Christina El Moussa: DUMPED By Nate Thompson?!

It’s only been three months since Tarek El Moussa filed for divorce from Christina El Moussa, but neither party has wasted much time in re-building their lives post-marriage. Tarek and Christina are working together again, and they seem to be hoping they can convince fans that little has changed in their relationship aside from the tiny detail that they’re no longer married. Unfortunately for the El Moussas, there’s been an intense level of tabloid interest in the dissolution of their marriage, which means fans are well aware that things haven’t been going smoothly. For one thing, Christina has seemed very eager to dive straight into a new relationship. It’s been widely rumored that Christina began dating Gary Anderson before she and Tarek were even divorced and that her husband understandably wasn’t thrilled about it. But that remains unconfirmed. What we know for certain, however, is that Christina was involved with Nate Thompson of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks as recently as last month. However, it doesn’t appear that things worked out between Christina and her rebound dude. There are conflicting reports as to what exactly went down between El Moussa and Thompson, but accounts concur that the pair is officially dunzo: “Nothing dramatic happened — it was super casual from the start, and they were never an official couple to begin with,” a source tells Entertainment Tonight. “Bad timing on both their ends never really let it evolve into something serious. They remain friends and there are no bad feelings between them at all.” A different source is offering a different version of events to Radar Online, claiming that Thompson unexpectedly dumped El Moussa in order to get back together wit his previous girlfriend, Sydney Kaplan. The insider adds that Kaplan looks a lot like Christina – but is nearly a decade younger. If that’s really the case, it’s gotta sting a little for Christina, who hasn’t had the greatest luck in the romance department these past few months. Sounds like she should just cool it on the dating, focus on her kids and … the house-flipping show she hosts with her ex-husband. Yeah, it’s a bit of a weird life Christina has carved out for herself. View Slideshow: Christina El Moussa Photos: Flip or Flop Hotness!

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