'I'm a normal, wobbly, happy mum who rocks outrageous celeb outfits'
Radio presenter Danielle Broadbent went to Asda to stock up on props to show what Beyonce and Ariana Grande's most outlandish dresses look like on a real plus size woman
Radio presenter Danielle Broadbent went to Asda to stock up on props to show what Beyonce and Ariana Grande's most outlandish dresses look like on a real plus size womanDanielle Broadbent wanted to prove that fashion and glamour are for everyone by crafting her own comedy versions of A-list red carpet get-ups including Maya Jama's safety pin dress
While watching an awards show on TV late last year, body positivity campaigner Danielle Broadbent was laughing at the ridiculous outfits worn by the celebrities when she had a brainwave.
The 41-year-old mum-of-two decided that she would recreate some of the A-list looks and make a silly calendar that would put a smile on her friends and familyâs faces.
âThere was almost no plus-size representation at any of the award shows in 2024, or in any of those iconic images from the year. I felt someone had to redress the balance,â she says. So, in November, Danielle, a radio presenter from West Yorkshire, booked a small studio in Manchester and made her own DIY versions of the most outlandish celeb get-ups.
âFrom BeyoncĂ©âs Renaissance album cover to Ariana Grandeâs Oscars duvet look, I wanted to show that all you need to channel your inner superstar is confidence, creativity and some sass.â She wrapped herself in yellow tape to reproduce one of Gigi Hadidâs catwalk styles; donned a fur coat and ripped tights to copy Katy Perryâs skimpy fashion week ensemble; and turned a roll of foil into a chic strapless top to copy Kim Kardashianâs Met Gala corset.
Gigi Hadid walked the Vetements catwalk in nothing but DHL packing tape in September 2024 (Image:
WireImage) 'I wanted to show that all you need to channel your inner superstar is confidence, creativity,' says Danielle in her own version of the packing tape mini (Image:
Collect)âRecreating all the photos with stuff I found at home and cheap accessories from local shops was a challenge, but it was so much fun,â she says. âMy friend Polly, who took the photos, couldnât stop laughing when Iâd emerge in yet another stupid outfit, my bulges and cellulite for all to see.
âIf I went into my local Asda or pub in any of the outfits on my calendar, Iâd certainly raise a few laughs. Those looks are simply so ridiculous, but I wanted a normal, wobbly, happy mumâs version of them to show that fashion and glamour are for everyone.â
And after doing an initial print-run of just 20 calendars, Danielle was stunned when interest in her project just started to grow. âI had a special party at Christmas for friends and family where I handed out my calendars but when I posted the photos on Instagram, I got hundreds of private messages from women saying how refreshing it was and how inspirational I was - but I genuinely only started this project to make people smile.â
Yet Danielle wasnât always so confident and about her body. Naturally slim in her teens and early 20s, she had her daughter Alecia at the age of 22 and her body returned to its pre-pregnancy shape within weeks. But in 2009, she was diagnosed with a thyroid condition and after she had her son in 2010, she put on 2 stones, and âcouldnât shift itâ.
Kim Kardashian teamed a cardigan with a tiny-waisted corset at the Met Gala in May 2024 (Image:
Getty Images) Danielle brilliantly satires Kim's Met Gala outfit in a corset made from tin foil and a grey cardigan (Image:
Collect)âAfter having our kids my weight suddenly shot up, I went from a size 10 to a 16 and became a recluse, hating how I looked,â she said. âBecause I had an underactive thyroid, I just couldnât get my old figure back â I was eating a really healthy diet, smashing the gym and swimming most days, but the progress was almost non-existent. I just felt so ashamed of what Iâd become.â
Seven years of yo-yo dieting followed as she went on a variety of slimming plans, including soup diets, but sheâd always regain any weight she lost. Then in 2019, when she was working in telesales, she agreed to go on Channel 4âs Naked Beach series in which people with body confidence issues are mentored and given tools to help them learn to love their physiques.
Arianna Grande picked a pink strapless gown with huge billowing sleeves and train at the Oscars last year (Image:
Getty Images) Danielle's friend who took the photos "couldn't stop laughing" as she copied celebrity style, like wrapping herself in a sheet to look like Arianna Grande (Image:
Collect)She had intensive therapy and mentoring from plus-size model Felicity Haywood during filming and finally learned to embrace her body for what it could do, and not what it looked like. Wanting to help other ânormal women escape that cageâ, she has since become a body-positive coach.
She says her partner Mike, 39, who works for the council and has a gardening business, has always supported her, while their children Alecia, 19, and Mikey, 14, are behind her all the way. âAleciaâs very proud of me,â says Danielle. âI think itâs girls who need to get this message more than anyone.â
She also wants to set a good example for the next generation. âThe mental health issues kids suffer because theyâre exposed to these images of size eight so-called perfection, itâs simply awful â the sooner we can get it into their heads that confidence and happiness doesnât come from having to look a certain way, the better. âYou have to ask yourself: âIf Beyonce and Ariana can do it, why not me?â
Follow Danielle and buy a calendar on Instagram at @ danielle.broadbent. Visit Mind at mind.org.uk
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