'It seemed to astound people that I was plus size and successful': Adele hits back at questions over her weight after revealing MUCH slimmer figure following healthy diet
She's known for her remarkable voice and touching ballads but that hasn't stopped Adele's weight from coming under microscope over the years.
After an extended break from the spotlight, the songstress spoke out about the industry's double standards and the criticism she's received for her larger size compared to slender pop stars.
'I've always been asked questions about my body and my weight and my size and my style and stuff like that,' the 27-year-old told Australia's 60 Minutes.
'And I totally understand, she continued, adding, 'It's a little bit annoying that men don't get asked that question as much.'
'It's a little bit annoying that men don't get asked that question as much': Singer Adele hits back at criticism she's received for her larger size compared to skinny pop stars. Pictured left this month and right in 2008
'I've always been asked questions about my body and my weight': Adele didn't hold back during an interview with Australia's 60 Minutes on Sunday
She went on: 'But other than that it seemed to astound people that I was plus size and being successful, that was how I felt.'
Regardless of her weight, the 21 chart-topper says: 'I don't make music for eyes I make music for ears.'
In her typically outspoken style, the London born star added: 'I don't care anyway. You don't see music, you listen to music, so what does it even matter?'
'I don't care anyway': The Hello hitmaker slammed the media's sexist double standards
'You don't see music, you listen to music, so what does it even matter?' The 27-year-old refuses to let the criticism about her weight get under her skin
Since emerging from a three-year hiatus from the spotlight to promote her new album, 25, the Tottenham-born belter has unveiled a much slimmer figure.
Her changed shape was noticeable on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, when she performed two new songs in a figure-hugging brown suede fringed dress.
Speaking to Daily Life magazine, Adele revealed that her new body was the result of a 'f***ing boring' diet and gym sessions.
British beauty: Adele stunned fans with her slim new look while performing on Saturday Night Live
Flaunting her figure: The talented stunner showcased her new body in a figure-hugging suede dress
She's cut out alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine, as well as 'spicy, citrusy, and tangy' foods, and is now a fan of the smoothie.
However, she says that her new lifestyle is more about keeping her voice in tip-top shape rather than just trying to look good.
'It's f***ing boring, but I don't think you take your voice seriously until you've an accident,' she said, referring to her 2011 vocal hemorrhage.
'I'm frightened all the time I'm going to damage my voice.'
Adele's new album 25 is in stores now.
'It's f***ing boring': The crooner says her dull diet is partly a result of trying to protect her voice, as she fears she could damage it after a 2011 vocal hemorrhage that almost ended her career
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