Simpson: 'Stern was so rude to Sidibe'

Jessica Simpson has branded Howard Stern "disrespectful" for his comments about Gabourey Sidibe.

Earlier this week, Stern described the Precious star as an "enormous, fat, black chick" and claimed that she will never appear in another movie.

Simpson told E! News that she had been shocked by the DJ's comments.

"I'm actually surprised someone had the cojones to say that," she said. "I just think that's really disrespectful."

Simpson added: "It's unfortunate because she walked the red carpet at the Oscars and she owned it. She was beautiful. There was no denying that she did not think she was the most beautiful person on that red carpet. She was just owning that moment for herself.

"She had such confidence and I absolutely 100% think she could get anything in the world that she wants."

Simpson also revealed that she has learnt not to let comments about her body shape affect her.

"I don't care how harsh the criticism is, you're not going to take me down," she said. "I'm going to get back up and fight. I'm not going to let anybody's opinions destroy me."

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