Robin Roberts Struts The Runway, Minus Her Wig
But it isn’t because she pulled out her weave…Robin has been battling breast cancer, and for her to step out on a dare in an Issac Mizrahi fashion show, on national morning television, showing off her bald pate, was a big step for her personally:
Her fellow “Good Morning America” anchors dared Robin to do it. What they didn’t know is that Robin would decide to shed her wig.
“This is who I am,” Robin said with a smile about her decision to ditch the wig.
“I’m on the air without the wig and without underwear as well…totally commando,” Robin revealed with a laugh to Chris Cuomo and Diane Sawyer who were watching with pride and cheering her on from the studio.
“It’s all about confidence,” Elle Editor and Project Runway host Nina Garcia explained to Robin after the show. “You have it. You look amazing and you showed us.”Â
She said that she was more concerned with tripping and eating the runway than stepping out minus hair, because she didn’t want to cause a pileup behind her. Apparently the control room and staff of “Good Morning America” had no advance warning of her decision.Â
I think she looks great. and she’s my recipient of the Breath Of Fresh Air award today. She’s an inspiration to cancer patients everywhere, showing that you don’t need to conform to society’s notion of what beautiful is, to be beautiful. She looks like a strong, confident, sexy woman, and we wish her all the best in her continued recovery.
Now, Robin, I have a dare for you…do your GMA spots with naked head. I’m being serious…you’re a beautiful woman and the sight of you unashamedly showing off your head could be an inspiration to people everywhere. Bald is beautiful!
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She is truly a brave woman…. bravo!
Comment by Rappy — February 7, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
I applaud her. What a beautiful, strong woman. I admire her strength, and the statement she makes by not wearing a wig. That is such a positive reinforcment to women everywhere that are struggling with such a terrible disease. There is no shame in being bald. It is where she is in her life right now, and she’s tellin’ it like it is!
Comment by Ann — February 7, 2008 @ 10:14 pm
She is amazing! She is absolutely beautiful. An inspiration to women everywhere, and serves to remind all of us that strength, courage, and self-confidence make a woman truly beautiful.
That she went public with her battle against cancer, and that she took off her wig is a testament to that.
I hope that she gets well and remains cancer-free.
Comment by crazymom — February 8, 2008 @ 10:46 am
I’ve been a RR fan for years, going back to her great work on ESPN. Sunday mornings with her and Charlie Steiner were CLASSIC! I can still hear her “Get on with your bad self” tagline as players would celebrate in the end zone.
Good for her!
Comment by Josh Hathaway — February 8, 2008 @ 2:53 pm