Cardi B Says She’s Not Insecure About Her Appearance Despite Cosmetic Work

24 September 2025

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Cardi B opened up on the Call Her Daddy podcast about why getting work done on her body doesn’t stem from insecurity but from personal preference. She pushed back against the idea that her procedures mean she doubts her looks, explaining that she has always valued her appearance and sees changes as choices not flaws.

She reflected on her time as a performer, saying she used to earn money through dancing and that her body was always part of her public identity. Before any work done to her teeth, nose, or figure she was making money on her image she pointed out. She likened her body to a wig something you can change over time to suit your tastes. That choice, she emphasized, does not equate to insecurity.

Cardi expressed frustration that people often misinterpret cosmetic decisions as signs of self-doubt. She insisted that she is comfortable in her skin but also honest that she has a vision for how she wants to look and feel. She said that if she has the means and desire she will continue to make adjustments to align her body with her ideals.

She also acknowledged that critics might view her openness as vulnerability but insisted transparency is part of who she is. She has been candid before about surgeries, recovery, risks, benefits and she said that sharing helps demystify choices other people make.

Her remarks underscore the tension many public figures face around appearance, autonomy, and judgment. In a culture where bodies are constantly scrutinized she seems determined to reclaim the narrative: cosmetic procedures are part of her self expression not a confession of insecurity.