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When you become a celebrity and are in the spotlight, there are a lot of expectations on your shoulders. People expect you to be the best version of yourself. It can sometimes leave you feeling insecure or full of self-doubt in a way that can be detrimental to your mental health. It was the same scenario as when the girlfriend of Giannis Antetokounmpo was insecure over other NBA stars having “supermodel” partners. 

Many celebrities have spoken about this issue publicly and expressed their thoughts about the pressure they face. When you are a partner of one of the most famous sports celebrities, you do find yourself in the spotlight.

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It is quite common for NBA players to have a girlfriend who is a television star or a supermodel because that is the nature of their profession. Although not all the partners are models or stars, the reality is that people do get compared, as Mariah Riddlespigger has revealed about the expectations people have of her. As a result, she might sometimes experience insecurities and self-doubt.

During the couple’s announcement of their second baby, she talked about this. Particularly during pregnancy, the body undergoes a lot of changes, and you have to cope with all of them. Managing all the media and all the other stuff can be a bit overwhelming.

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During that conversation, she talked about her feelings, mentioning her insecurities and the way she was handling things. Her words: You see people that come out and say, ‘oh, she’s not a supermodel.’ You’re right, I’m not and I’m not going to ever be, that’s not who I am,” Mariah said.

Furthermore, she explained how it affected her as well as her family by saying: “I could recognize that I was changing and that I wasn’t quite myself. I wasn’t really happy and how that was affecting my relationships, but me in general,” she says.

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As she continued, she mentioned how her first pregnancy left her in self-doubt after the birth of her first son, Liam. She said: “My family is trying to help me, my friends are trying to help me. But at some point, I have to help myself,”.

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It is what she seeks with her clothing brand, which focuses on the message of being unique and undeniably worthy. Her struggle and her ability to work through it on a positive note inspire a lot of women who are dealing with insecurities and suffering from body issues.

Tell us what you think about her efforts and her struggle journey. Do you think Giannis Antetokounmpo will win the league again this season? Let us know!