Kate Moss has opened up about the “awful abuse” she faced from the parents of anorexic girls due to her controversial ‘heroin chic’ look in the nineties. In a recent interview, Moss discussed the negative impact her image had on others and reflected on the backlash she received during that period. She also revealed a comment she made about the situation that she now regrets.
Kate Moss, now 50, has reflected on the significant backlash she faced for her ‘heroin chic’ look, which catapulted her to fame in the nineties. Known for her pale skin, slicked-back hair, and notably thin physique, Moss recounted how people would confront her on the street, accusing her of promoting eating disorders.
In a new Disney+ documentary, Kate Moss shared her experiences with the backlash she faced for her ‘heroin chic’ look. She revealed, “Parents would come up to me and say, ‘My daughter’s anorexic.’ It was awful.” Moss speculated that the intense reaction was partly due to her unusually thin physique at the time, suggesting that if she had been more curvaceous, the controversy might not have been as pronounced.