Emma Stone is the latest celebrity to be attacked by the tabloids over her weight.
The "Amazing Spider-Man 2" actress is speaking out about recent reports suggesting that she is too thin. In an interview with Seventeen.com, the 25-year-old opens up about feeling good in her own skin and how she handles reports criticizing her size.
"I've seen articles or comments that have addressed my weight of 'caving to pressure to be thin,'" Stone told Seventeen. "Keeping weight on is a struggle for me - especially when I'm under stress, and especially as I've gotten older. That's the way my genes have decided to go, and things will change as time goes on, as does everything."
Stone added: "So when completely untrue statements are made about me or my health, of course a part of me wants to defend. Thing is, people have a right to imagine what they want to imagine."
She tells the publication that living in "today's world" makes it challenging for girls and women to "feel good about their bodies." The "Easy A" actress says she often shrugs off some the media scrutiny, but often times feels a sting from reports.
"If what someone else says can easily derail you, it means your sense of self isn't that firmly established in the first place," she said. "It's an inside job. You're beautiful and worthy and totally unique. People insult each other based on their own insecurities - even though it may feel personal, it really never is."
The actress is coming off a big weekend at the box office, after her film "The Amazing Spider-Man 2″ grossed $91.6 million at the domestic box-office.
Stone's romance with her "Amazing Spider-Man" co-star Andrew Garfield, has also made headlines. While promoting her recent film, Stone challenged Garfield's definition of "feminine." Despite the scrutiny over her weight, Stone admits to using several tricks when going through a rough patch.
"My job at those moments is to tell myself the truth. Am I taking care of myself in a healthy way? Am I respecting myself and being responsible? And over and over, I answer yes to that question," Stone stated. "I remind myself to be kind to myself, and as slightly ridiculous as it may sound, to treat myself in the same gentle way I'd want to treat a daughter of mine. It really helps."
