Elizabeth Smart Is a Bodybuilder Now
The Cut • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Elizabeth Smart, a 38-year-old kidnapping survivor, revealed on Instagram that she has become a bodybuilder and recently competed in the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, marking her fourth competition.
- Smart was abducted at age 14 from her Salt Lake City home in 2002 and endured nine months of captivity and repeated sexual assault.
- Initially hesitant to share her bodybuilding journey due to fear of judgment and concerns about her advocacy work, Smart recognized these feelings as common among survivors and emphasized the importance of living fully.
- She expressed pride in her body for enduring trauma, nurturing three children, and overcoming challenges, stating she refuses to be ashamed of it.
- Smart's message highlights resilience and encourages survivors to pursue their passions without regret.
