Davina McCall says it took until her 40s to 'accept myself for who I am'
31.07.2022 - 09:15
/ ok.co.uk
Davina McCall, 54, is a champion for women. Following her groundbreaking documentary Sex, Myths And The Menopause, she has become a voice for us all and we admire her for it. Her book, Menopausing, is due out in September and she tells us it’s become her “mission in life” to urge women to speak more openly about the menopause and highlight the vast misinformation surrounding it.
A trusted face on our TV screens for more than 20 years, she’s the perfect person to lead the conversation on this sensitive issue. In fact, ever since we first heard the words “this is Davina” in her Big Brother days, the public has tended to sit up and listen. Davina is certainly relatable.
She might be a celebrity, but she’s incredibly humble – on her website she calls herself simply “a mother and a friend”. We chatted to Davina about how we all need a little more time away from social media, what “self-care” means to her and at what age she truly accepted herself. Plus, as ambassador for affordable fashion brand JD Williams, we also chatted fashion.
The mum-of-three has some top tips on putting summer outfits together and reveals a few favourite pieces from her latest JD Williams collection… Hi, Davina. What does being a woman today mean to you? That’s an interesting question. I think, for me, it’s all about being a mother and part of a very welcoming and amazing sisterhood.
Women have an ability to speak to each other in perhaps a way that men do not. For example, a woman can go very deep and meaningful with another woman, quite quickly, which makes me feel very privileged. What advice would you give the next generation of women? My advice is to be confident in your abilities and aim high.