La Stars Spill On The 'Almond Mom' Trend: Allison Holker And Beyond

Hollywood's 'Almond Mom' Drama Heats Up

Yo, LA fam, let’s talk about a trend that’s got everyone from the Hollywood Hills to Venice Beach buzzing - the 'almond mom' lifestyle. It all kicked off back in 2022 when a throwback clip from *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* went viral on TikTok. In it, a young Gigi Hadid tells her mom, Yolanda Hadid, she’s feeling super weak after munching just an almond, and Yolanda’s now-infamous response? 'Have a couple of almonds and chew them really well.' Oof, the internet lost it, slapping the #almondmom label on her faster than you can say 'Malibu smoothie.'

Yolanda, who’s mom to Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid with ex Mohamed Hadid, caught major flak for the clip. But she’s since clapped back, saying the whole thing was blown way out of proportion. According to her, it was just a half-asleep convo with no deeper meaning - definitely not the toxic diet culture vibe the internet ran with. Still, the term 'almond mom' stuck, shining a harsh light on parents who push unhealthy eating habits and body image pressures on their kids.

"I was barely awake when I said that, and now it’s this huge narrative that doesn’t even reflect our reality," Yolanda told a local mag, shaking her head at the SoCal gossip mill.

What’s an 'Almond Mom' Anyway?

So, what’s the deal with this 'almond mom' label floating around our LA brunch convos? It’s basically a term for a parent - often a mom - who enforces strict, unhealthy eating rules and body standards on their kiddos. Think less 'balanced diet' and more 'count every calorie like it’s award season.' It’s a vibe that’s got some serious side-eye from health pros out here on the West Coast.

Dietician and nutritionist Maya Feller broke it down for ABC News in April 2023, pointing out the ripple effect. 'If the woman in the house is all about restrictive eating, studies show daughters or female-identifying kids are way more likely to pick up those same habits,' she explained. That’s a heavy reality check for a city like ours, where image can feel like everything from the red carpet to the Santa Monica Pier.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, don’t hesitate to hit up the National Eating Disorders (NEDA) website or call their hotline at (800) 931-2237 for support. We’ve got each other’s backs here in Cali.

More SoCal Stars Speaking Out

The 'almond mom' convo isn’t just Yolanda’s story - other LA celebs are stepping into the spotlight to share their takes. Take Allison Holker, for instance, who’s been real about navigating body image and food vibes with her own family. She’s one of several stars keeping it 100 about the pressures of growing up - or parenting - in a town obsessed with looks, from Hollywood Boulevard to the 405.

This trend is more than just a TikTok hashtag; it’s sparking raw, honest chats about how we raise our kids in a culture that’s often more focused on aesthetics than wellness. So, keep scrolling for more tea on which West Coast icons are addressing this lifestyle head-on, and let’s keep the dialogue going - Cali style.

We’re all about digging deeper into these stories, so stay tuned as we unpack more celebrity insights on parenting, pressures, and finding balance in the Golden State. Got thoughts? Drop ‘em below - we’re all ears!