Noora Fagerstrom, Finnish parliamentarian from 39 years old, recently attracted public attention for being naked in the main newspaper of the country, Helsingin Sanomat. Her participation in a column dedicated to celebrities, which invites them to discuss their relationship with their bodies, sparked a heated debate.
Message received
“I like my body,” said Fagerstrom, “But I also have problems. Scoliosis and a hernia in the back, for example.” The MP also admitted that she appreciates her strong legs, but has problems with fragile feet that prevent her from wearing many types of shoes, especially heels.
The first politician nude
This is not the first time a politician talks about his body on Helsingin Sanomat, but Fagerstrom will be the first to go naked. The decision has obviously sparked controversy, but Fagerstrom dismissed the criticism, using the platform to speak openly about her body image and personal challenges.
A career in the spotlight
Elected from the centre-right ranks in the Uusimaa constituency, Noora Fagerstrom is used to the spotlight. He uses social media daily, where he posts photos related to expressions of joy. In the Helsingin Sanomat article, two photos appear: one in which she is wearing a little black dress and another in which she is completely naked, simulating jumping with a wide smile.
No stranger to controversy
This isn’t Fagerstrom’s first time making headlines. A year ago, she came to prominence as a consultant on the show The Apprentice, after the success of the company Juice Jungle, she founded a chain of vegan smoothie and dish shops with her husband. During an interview, Fagerstrom supported the need to cut benefits and wages, saying the cuts should affect the poorest, who were accused of “working less”.
So we continue to talk about Noora Fagerstrom, this time with a bold and provocative choice. His gesture opened up a debate on the relationship with the body and on the representation of women in politics, showing again that she was willing to challenge conventions and express her opinions frankly.
parlament Noora Fagerstrom in Finland Posa nuda and Helsingin Sanomat
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