A plus-size woman recently revealed that her 16-year marriage has drawn heavy online criticism, with many questioning the authenticity of her relationship. Read on to see how she responded.
Beauty is subjective—what truly matters is the kindness, character, and uniqueness of a person, not how they measure up to rigid societal standards. This story is about a couple who defied those narrow views and showed that real love can overcome superficial judgments.
Alicia Mccarvell, a body-positive influencer from Canada with more than five million TikTok followers, is happily married to Scott Mccarvell, the love of her life, whom she met when she was just 15. Through her social media, Alicia shares her married life, and her videos often reach millions.
In June 2022, Alicia posted a 12-second TikTok clip showing her and Scott in towels before transitioning to a fully dressed look for a wedding, captioned “My forever wedding date.” The video, which captured a sweet, intimate moment between them, went viral—amassing over 35.7 million views and more than 60,000 comments.
However, the clip also attracted harsh criticism. One commenter even slid into Scott’s DMs, suggesting he should be with someone who looked more like her. Others claimed Scott was only with her because of her wealth, speculated about his sexuality, or insinuated he had a “fat woman fetish.” Some critics even argued that Alicia must not have been overweight when Scott first fell for her.
In response, Alicia posted another video addressing the hate, explaining, “I shared a simple transition of us going from towels to dressed up—just like many couples do here. My video went viral because, by beauty standards, we don’t seem to add up.” She noted that people immediately tend to value Scott over her based solely on outdated beauty standards, and that critics tried to alter their perception of their relationship to fit those narrow views.
Alicia also challenged the societal notion that one’s worth is determined by physical appearance. “We’ve been conditioned to believe that someone as physically fit as Scott could never truly fall in love with or be compatible with a plus-size woman,” she said. She expressed her sadness for those who measure self-worth only by appearance and emphasized that real value lies in qualities like humor, commitment, love, and a caring heart—attributes Scott cherishes in her regardless of her size.
Her video response has been viewed over 20.5 million times and, along with the negative comments, has received an outpouring of support. Many viewers praised her for speaking up, celebrating the fact that she and Scott share a deep, genuine love that defies conventional beauty standards. Supportive comments highlighted that the hateful remarks stemmed from jealousy and personal insecurities.
Alicia also opened up about how, for many years, she had felt unworthy of Scott’s love, a belief that she has now overcome through his unwavering support since they met at 15. She urged everyone to unlearn the damaging idea that physical appearance defines a person’s value and capabilities.
The Mccarvells continue to inspire by sharing their story of love, proving that what truly makes us beautiful is our capacity for love and care. Please share this story with anyone who has ever been made to feel less than extraordinary, and let us know your thoughts in the comments on Facebook. Stay tuned for more uplifting stories.