Model and entrepreneur, Georgina Rodriguez has revealed how her partner, Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, supported and reassured her after she became the target of body-shaming comments on social media.

Rodriguez said Ronaldo encouraged her to ignore the criticism, insisting that her value extends far beyond her physical appearance and attributing the negative remarks to envy.

Speaking about the experience, the 32-year-old said she became concerned after receiving comments about her body following the publication of photos from a recent holiday in Mallorca, Spain.

She said she discussed the issue with Ronaldo, admitting that the criticism worried her because her career is closely associated with her public image.

“I am concerned that they are calling me fat now, as I earn my living based on my image,” she recalled telling the Al-Nassr forward.

According to Rodriguez, Ronaldo responded by reminding her of her qualities beyond appearance.

“You do not depend on your image. You thrive on who you are. A perfect woman. Beautiful, possessing an incredible physique, a mother, a good person, successful, and someone who embraces life with love. What more could you desire? It is natural for people to feel envy,” he said.

Rodriguez, who has built a successful career as a model, influencer and entrepreneur during her decade-long relationship with Ronaldo, said the footballer’s words reinforced the importance of self-worth and confidence.

She explained that criticism of her body has become a recurring experience, particularly during the summer, and questioned society’s expectations about physical appearance.

“What is the standard? Who determines what the ‘ideal’ body is? Do we genuinely still believe that happiness is defined by size?” she asked.

Rodriguez said her fitness routine is motivated by health and personal wellbeing rather than a desire to meet public expectations.

“I engage in training because it brings me joy. It provides me with health, tranquility, discipline, vitality and overall wellbeing. It has never been a struggle to shed pounds; rather, it has always been a means of self-care,” she said.

She added that she embraces her body and believes every person deserves respect regardless of appearance.

“I cherish my curves. I appreciate the liberty to inhabit the body I desire. The body that supports me, that has allowed me to embrace life, create, stumble, and rise again. A body that merits respect, love and gratitude in all its forms,” she said.

Rodriguez also said she hopes to set a positive example for her daughters by teaching them that a person’s value should never be measured by physical appearance or the opinions of others.

The model recently enjoyed a holiday with Ronaldo in Mallorca, where she shared photos from the trip on social media. The images attracted both praise and criticism, prompting her to publicly address the issue with her millions of followers.