LeAnn Rimes wants her critics to understand that she is an adult. The singer who burst onto the country music scene as a fresh-faced 13-year-old has no regrets for shedding her girl-next-door image. "I was always America's sweetheart, but you grow up, you get married, you have sex, my God!" she tells the LA Times. "I work out a lot, I take care of myself and I like showing it off in a way that's fun."
The now 25-year-old Rimes has been showing off her svelte figure a lot lately. She strips down to her skivvies in her 'Nothin' Better to Do' video and rolls around on a bed clad in lingerie in 'Til We Ain't Strangers Anymore,' her steamy video with Bon Jovi. The singer has also graced recent covers of Shape and Fitness magazines wearing a bikini.
Rimes expresses sympathy for teen stars like Miley Cyrus who are criticized for their own sometimes sexy images. When asked about the controversy surrounding Cyrus' Vanity Fair cover shoot, the former child star advises Cyrus to rise above the criticism.
"The sad thing is when you're in their position, everyone at some point is going to bring you down," Rimes says. "This is where they're going to show how strong they are . . . They have to keep their heads down and not listen."
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Reader Comments(1 of 8)
bobbyat 6-02-2008
okay, honestly she needs to learn that there'sa thing as showing too much. she looked awful at the CMT awards
Maggieat 6-02-2008
I agree she has every right to flaunt her figure, especially since she works hard at it. But there's a line between tastefully sexy and trashy sexy, and I believe she has crossed it.
johnat 6-02-2008
holy crap. she looked like a horse on the stage. but yeah. too much is too much... there are kids watching....
floresat 6-02-2008
Bobby you are SO right she looked terrible at the show, and that video is hidious....yes there is nothing wrong with trying to look sexy, but she goes alittle overboard, I don't think she is that attractive, and would she PLEASE remember to wear a bra.....NOT SEXY....SHE SAY'S SHE'S GROWN UP...WELL SHE SURE ISN'T ACTING LIKE IT.....REALLY GROW UP LEANN, WEAR A BRA AND LEAVE THE MINI SKIRTS TO THE TRAMPS....
floresat 6-02-2008
bobby you are so right, she looked horrible on that show. yes I understand she is grown up, but she dresses like at 16 year old....leann, wear a bra and please dress like a lady...this is not classy it's trashy....now seriously GROW UP
Garyat 6-02-2008
Nothing wrong with this video....just a bunch of old prudes or prunes commenting on them
Lisaat 6-02-2008
There is definitely a difference between looking good. This girl has always had a problem with her wardrobe. I'm not sure if she dresses herself or pays someone, but she definitely doesn't have the boobs to fill out the dresses she wears. She also is not much to look at, though she does have a great voice.
melanieat 6-02-2008
dang girl put some clothes on and a bag over your head!!!!
Maynardat 6-02-2008
SHE HAS ALWAYS THOUGHT SHE WAS PRETTIER THAN ANYONE ELSE. NO, NO WAY!
Jim Brandonat 6-02-2008
Oh come on people, she is an adult now!! She is performing for an adult audience! If you're letting your children watch her, you all are to blame. The lady is so talented and looks great, and why can Madonna do it and not LeAnn? Stop being a bunch of moralistic prudes, her stuff is mild compared to a lot of other artists.
M. Brandonat 6-02-2008
Oh come on people, she is an adult now!! She is performing for an adult audience! If you're letting your children watch her, you all are to blame. The lady is so talented and looks great, and why can
Madonna do it and not LeAnn? Stop being a bunch of moralistic prudes, her stuff is mild compared to a lot of other artists.
steve-oat 6-02-2008
yes there's a fine line and yes she did cross it. all i'd like to know is how to thank her for crossing the line in person.
christyat 6-02-2008
Please! She's 27 let her do what ever she wants!! And as far as kids watching, it's their parents job to filter what they see not the performers and actors. Who cares if people think she looked trashy or whatnot. As long as she feels good about herself then the hell with every one else!!
Honestly I think people are just jealous.
Davidat 6-02-2008
Get over yourself, your not that cute or sexy.
Rogersat 6-02-2008
I think she looks great, she works out has a great husband and noone to have to please but herself and him. I think it is AWESOME that she is defending poor Miley Cyrus. Everyone is so bored with their life they want to bring down anyone that has a gift of any sort. People grow up and age just like you and I have. They are not differently than us.