Country music icon Shania Twain shares her journey of self-acceptance and body positivity, while honoring Jon Bon Jovi with a unique performance at MusiCares.
Embracing the Journey of Aging
At 58, Shania Twain has emerged as a beacon of self-acceptance, embracing the changes that come with aging. In a recent interview, she shared her approach to navigating the physical transformations that occur over time.
"I decided that wherever there was a mirror, and I was naked in my house or hotel, that I would keep the lights on, and I would look in the mirror," Twain revealed to The Sun's Bizarre columnist Jack Hardwick.
By confronting her body head-on, Twain has learned to appreciate its imperfections. "A lot of people as they start aging — and even young people — they don’t want to look at themselves in the mirror naked, and I think that is such a shame," she said.
Breaking Barriers with Jon Bon Jovi's Song
At the MusiCares event, Twain paid tribute to Jon Bon Jovi by performing his song, "Who Says You Can't Go Home." As a "different kind of artist," she brought a fresh perspective to the classic rock anthem.
"I'm so honored to perform Jon Bon Jovi's song," Twain told Fox News Digital. "It's a song that I think is so important, and I'm so grateful that I have the opportunity to share it with the world."
Pre-Show Rituals and Intense Fitness
Twain maintains a strict pre-show routine to optimize her performance. "If I eat any solids hours before the show, I’ll have to burp," she explained to People magazine. "It’s just a nightmare because you have to sing around the burp, and it's distracting in itself. So I usually don't eat any solids at all on show days until after the show, only liquids."
Her rigorous exercise regimen mirrors that of an athlete. "I am an athlete, I have to breathe, I have to project," she told The Sun. "I have to pace everything."
Overcoming Body Insecurities
Twain's journey to body positivity has not been without its challenges. "I’ve been very shy about my body from a very young age… to the point where I would not go to the beach in a bathing suit," she confided in "Extra."
However, she has found empowerment through her music. "In that video [for 'You're Still the One'], I’m braless, I’m allowing the platform of stepping out of my daily self into this world of video-making and making decisions that give me this freedom to, like, do things I wouldn’t normally do in my daily life," Twain shared with Extra.
A Role Model for Self-Acceptance
Shania Twain's transformation into a confident and self-assured woman serves as an inspiration to countless others. By embracing her aging journey and breaking down societal norms, she empowers individuals to love and accept their bodies at any stage of life.
