Alicia Mccarvell, a Canadian body-positive influencer, has been happily married to her husband, Scott, for over 15 years. Despite their strong relationship, Alicia often faces harsh criticism online due to her appearance, with people questioning how someone like Scott could love someone like her.
In June 2022, a TikTok video of the couple preparing for a wedding went viral, receiving over 35 million views—and thousands of cruel comments. Trolls accused Scott of having a “fat fetish,” being secretly gay, or only staying with Alicia for money. Some claimed she must have been thinner when he fell in love with her.
In a follow-up video, Alicia addressed the backlash. She pointed out that society teaches people to equate worth with physical appearance and that many couldn’t understand their love because it didn’t fit conventional beauty standards. She shared that Scott values her for her humor, loyalty, and heart—not her body.
One woman even messaged Scott suggesting he should be with someone who looked like her—a “10 out of 10” by beauty norms. Alicia responded that both undervaluing and overvaluing ourselves based on appearance misses the point. “When someone slides into his DMs leading with their body first, he’s asking, ‘But what else?’” she said.
Alicia admitted she once struggled with self-worth and even tried to push Scott away, believing she didn’t deserve love. But over time, she learned that beauty and value aren’t defined by body shape.
Her powerful message resonated with millions, drawing both support and praise. Alicia hopes everyone can unlearn harmful beauty ideals and understand that our bodies don’t determine our worth or capacity for love.