"I'm Going to Let Myself Define Me" — How Lizzie Velásquez Turned Internet Hate into a Movement of Love
Born with an ultra-rare condition that prevents her body from gaining weight, Lizzie Velásquez was branded "the world's ugliest woman" in a viral video. Instead of breaking, she became a best-selling author, TED speaker, and anti-bullying advocate who helped push federal legislation to protect children from cyberbullying.
Aug 9, 2026