Adam Lambert Says He Acts the Way He Does Because He Used to Be Fat

By Jo Piazza Posted Nov 30th 2009 06:22PM

Adam Lambert's crazy pants American Music Awards appearance all makes a little more sense to us after hearing his interview with the Morning Jolt's Larry Flick on Sirius radio, where Lambert admits he suffered from an ugly duckling complex because he used to be quite the fatty.

"I suffered from a little bit of an ugly duckling complex in my early twenties. When I was in high school I was 250 pounds and that creates some stuff...some body image stuff, some confidence issues and I got a lot of my confidence from the validation I got as a performer," Lambert said. Watch the Interview Below

"It's common for kids who were made fun of for their weight to act out in that way. When you are developing your identity during those important years your self image and physical appearance are who you are," explains psychologist Cooper Lawrence, author of "The Cult of Celebrity." "Until you develop a life, a resume and a sense of who you are inside and you are criticized for weight it can have a long lasting impact. The AMAs were the perfect 'look at me now' moment. He not only looks amazing but he is so comfortable with who he is and it shows."

It is all coming together. Lambert used to be a chubby and now that he is much more svelte and sexy he wants to flaunt it as best he can, even if flaunting it means smooching his male guitarist and simulating oral sex onstage. We just bought some new skinny jeans when we managed to shed those hard to lose pounds, but hey, to each his own.

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By Bev

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Like Tiger Woods, hopefully Adam's Faux Pas on TV will blow away and we can just hear his talented beautiful voice. Some of these bloggers need to get a life!

By ReseeCupGa

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I used to be overweight too but, now that I have lost the weight, you don't see me running around in public shoving people's faces into my crotch or "deep throating" people on National TV. This kid is "full of it". He needs to grow up.

By diana

You know what? He has you talking about him, so that makes him a star already. He is an excellent singer to those who like him.. If you prefer listening to fingernails screeching on a blacboard that just shows what type of music you like. I feel sad for you.

By Denise

diana - I don't like music that sounds like nails on a blackboard and that is precisely why I don't care for Adam "every excuse in the book" Lambert. The guy can't sing a song without screeching.

His fans may think he's a star but just because someone is a huge fameHO doesn't make them a star.

By EMSS

This idiot (one on a long list, I am embarrassed to say) has an excuse for everything. They need to get that they are responsible and accountable for their actions...PERIOD. I am so tired of all of the "Abuse Excuses" I could just scream. BE A MAN and admit that you screwed up.

By Jake

This guy is grasping at straws, and this is the most lousy excuse for bad behavior I've ever seen. He thinks its going to touch people's hearts to the point that they go "awww its OK Adam, its ok..."

By amtracmarine

He acts the way he does because he's an In-Your-Face
Flamer that has the public's an media's attention.

By Angie

"I used to be fat so I dry face humped somebody in front of a bunch of cameras." Give me a break! Kind of looks like he washed himself up before he get out of the gate. Your fifteen minutes are up. NEXT!

By Wendell

News flash! Adam didn't lose the fat as much as it migrated up between his ears. It is called chronic upward migratic cererbro lipiditis. It doesn't take talent to shove someone's face into your crotch. All it takes is a lack of class and respect for the audience or other performers. Adam is done.

By Adam Addict

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Why does the media take everything out of context to hype things up? I saw/heard the entire interview, and you like to make headlines with trash and twisting the truth. Adam fans are sick and tired of it. Adam is a great and talented guy, so stop using him to get hype for your media outlets. I guess we should expect this since Adam is a superstar. Look how the media has crucified so many others.

By Mike

Ah. So now it is a conspiracy theory that the LIVE FOOTAGE from the awards did.
The dude can be the best singer, but the fact is that this was not a private venue of his, it was a prime time event. I listen to Rammstein, so if anyone on this forum knows who they are and have seen some of their concert footage, it is pretty clear I don't give a damn how screwed up the song/and or performance is: IF IT IS THE BAND'S CONCERT.

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Yeah I was fat when I was younger and now too, what does he want to be called the Liberace of today, just because you were fat once doesn't give you the right to act like an idiot(idol)in public

By barbara

Janet Jackson is fat,old,no talent and she grabbed her crotch and others crotches through her whole song,Thats OK?

By Bryan

He acts the way he does because he is a PERV. His outrageous displays of gay sexuality are too much for the vast majority of America. he blew his chance to be loved as great singer. No need for B.S. excuses. No big loss.

By injoyme591953

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BS!!!! Trying to cover your ass for your actions. To late Adam.Whats next When we dont fall for the fat explanation.Bad childhood?,divorcedparents. Your going to have to do better than you were just a fat ass as a child. LOL

By nick

The man gas a great voice but his slanted views and his big mouth will get him in trouble and turn people off.Sing boy and keep your mouth shut

By Jinko

Whatcha talking about, Willis? He is fat, or doesn't he have a mirror. He's fat and pimply, and disgusting looking with his stupid Kate Gosselin hair, pounds of make-up, and ridiculous eyeliner. He has a fantastic voice! He needs to drop the drama and quit acting like a wannabe porn star, wash his face, lose some weight, and just sing.

By Michelle

you know what....he acts like he does because he's frickin ridiculous!!! he's a pervert and he sings like an amputee-can't hold a note, can't carry a tune!!! he hides behind his sexuality like its a crutch and i agree...i'm not the thinest persona nd i too developed my humor and sacastic wit!! he needs to fall off the face of the earth....I HATE ADAM LAMBERT!!!! hes the worst!

By bigfan

While watching the short interview, I couldn't help but think how much this guy looks like Elvis. It doen't look like he has had plastic surgery.

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