Shania Twain has opened up about the difficult period that changed her outlook on body image, revealing that menopause ultimately helped her become more accepting of herself. The Canadian music icon, who turned 60 this year, discussed her experiences in a recent interview with The Times.
Struggles During Las Vegas Residency
Twain admitted that she struggled with insecurities during her 2019 Las Vegas residency and pushed herself too hard in an effort to maintain a certain appearance. According to the singer, she became fixated on losing weight and adopted unhealthy habits while preparing for performances. Twain said she restricted her diet, removed fats and sugars, and exercised excessively to keep up with the demands of her schedule. Those decisions eventually took a physical toll.
Physical Consequences
She revealed that she tore two thigh muscles and became malnourished, with the injury becoming so severe that she had to be carried off stage. Twain explained that the recovery period forced her to reassess her priorities and the way she viewed her body.
Menopause and Loss of Control
Speaking about menopause, she said the natural changes associated with ageing initially left her feeling frustrated because she could no longer control her body in the way she once had. “In menopause you lose control of your body,” Twain told The Times. She added that bloating and other changes made her realise that some things could not simply be managed through dieting or exercise.
Avoiding Mirrors
The singer admitted there was a period when she avoided mirrors altogether because she disliked the changes she saw. “I stopped looking at myself in the mirror. I hated my body,” she said, describing the mindset as unhealthy.
A New Perspective
Over time, however, Twain’s perspective changed. She now sees menopause as a positive experience because it taught her to accept what she cannot control. “Now I’m, like, bring on the mirrors,” she said, adding that she has learned to appreciate herself rather than focus on perceived flaws.
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This is not the first time Twain has spoken about the subject. In 2023, she told the New York Post that menopause encouraged her to confront her insecurities and stop allowing fear to dictate how she felt about herself.
Career Legacy
Twain remains one of the most successful artists in country music history. Since signing with Mercury Nashville in the 1990s, she has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and produced hits including “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”, “You’re Still the One” and “That Don’t Impress Me Much”.
