But in a new interview withHarpers Bazaar Arabia, Adriana directly addressed all the backlash about her appearance.
She said: It did not bother me at all.
She continued: I was with my children, and they looked at me and were like, Mom!
You look so beautiful!
She recalled: I was in shock when I saw them.
I was like Thats not me.
Everything was strange because I dont see myself like that.
I still dont see myself like that… you could see yourself differently.
I didnt get offended or anything, though I was laughing.
The point is, I am not 16 years old.
I started modelling at 16 but I will never be 16 again.
Im 42 and Im the happiest Ive been; the happiest with myself.
I embrace my age and I will not change for anyone, she added.
I dont want them to feel the pressure to look a certain way because of other people.
If they do that to me, how will they be safe?
And the truth is, I dont think anyone is safe because people are always criticising.
I was in shock when I saw them.
I was like Thats not me.
She is also the stepmother to Andres two children Miah and Lupo from a previous relationship.
On coping with her busy parenting life, Adriana revealed: I take it day by day.
Every day is a different story.
There is no manual for motherhood.
As the kids grow up, theyre going towards different stages of their life.
I still have a baby and I have a teenager so every day you deal with different things.
Many people jumped to Adrianas defense, pointing to other criticism she has faced throughout her career
