Charlotte Flair Opens Up About Plastic Surgery Comments – Charlotte Flair is used to being in the spotlight — but with that spotlight has come years of harsh judgment, especially when it comes to her physical appearance. In a deeply personal essay for The Player’s Tribune, Flair candidly addressed the constant scrutiny she faces online and the emotional toll it’s taken throughout her WWE career.
Flair recalled a moment where she felt the strongest and healthiest she’s ever been — only to log onto social media and see people speculating about plastic surgery and dismissing her transformation. “Her whole body is fake,” and “she looks like her DAD in a WIG,” were among the cruelest remarks she highlighted.
“I’ve dealt with stuff like that my whole career,” Flair wrote. “But I try not to take it personally.” While acknowledging that criticism is part of being in the public eye, she expressed frustration with how easily her hard work gets overlooked. “People are getting smarter and smarter when it comes to understanding the wrestling business. Everyone ‘knows everything’ now… and yet, the smarter that people get about wrestling?? The easier they seem to forget the basic concepts.”
One of those basic concepts, she said, is understanding the difference between Charlotte Flair and Ashley — the woman behind the character.
“Charlotte Flair… She’s the QUEEN!!! She’s the villain. She’s supremely confident, and she never gets rattled,” she explained. “She thrives on you booing her — thrives on you hating her. She’s blonde, 5’10”, athletic as hell. Wins constantly. A FOURTEEN-TIME world champ.”
But that’s just the character. Flair emphasized the disconnect between the confident, almost untouchable persona she portrays and her real-life vulnerability. For Ashley, it’s not always easy to read hurtful comments or see years of effort in the gym reduced to cheap speculation.
Flair’s essay resonated with fans and fellow wrestlers alike, many of whom have praised her transparency and courage in speaking out. With WWE Evolution 2 on the horizon, Flair is preparing for a high-stakes fatal four-way match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. She’ll team up with Alexa Bliss in a bout that also includes Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez, Asuka & Kairi Sane, and Sol Ruca & Zaria.
It’s yet another chapter in the career of one of WWE’s most accomplished stars — and a reminder that behind the gold, the legacy, and “The Queen” persona is someone who’s still learning how to navigate fame, criticism, and self-worth.
