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Star Jones Says It Was 'Shameful' to Be Overweight 20 Years Ago: 'I Was Hugely Criticized'

Star Jones said it was 'shameful' to be overweight 20 years ago and that she was 'heavily criticized' while working in the public eye. Jones opened up about her experience on the May 7 episode of the 'Behind the Table' podcast.

The Divorce Court star, 63, appeared on the May 7 episode of the Behind the Table podcast, and opened up about the lessons she’s learned over the course of her career — and how she’s “grateful” she never gave in to public pressure to lose weight in an unsafe way. However, Jones said that despite the fact that she was"hugely criticized,” she ultimately made the decision to get fit on her own terms — and at her own pace. However, Jones said that a 2010 heart disease diagnosis and subsequent open-heart surgery pushed her to learn even more about health — and to help educate others about theirs.

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