Former HGTV star Egypt Sherrod shared a stunning throwback photo with a powerful message — but some fans thought she was sharing a pregnancy announcement. Check out the pregnant pic Sherrod posted and the fan reaction.
Some Fans Misunderstood Egypt Sherrod’s Pregnancy Photo
On April 6, Sherrod took to Instagram to share a throwback photo of herself with a body positivity message.
Fans got a little hung up on the photo, however, and thought she was announcing that she’s pregnant. Many seemed to miss the #throwback hashtag Sherrod included in the post’s caption.
“This body grew life. It stretched, changed, and carried more than I ever thought it could 🙏🏽,” she noted in the caption.
Sherrod added, “I used to measure my body by how it looked. Now I measure it by what it’s done. That’s the kind of beauty I’m learning to see. 🩷 #throwback.”
Fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages, including, “Egyptttttttt OMG congratulations mama😩🥳” and “Congratulations lady. See … there’s reasons for why things happen 🤪 wink 😉.”
Many of her followers sorted out that the picture was older, however. “Why is everyone saying congrats … It says #throwback? 🤔” one fan pointed out.
Another fan shared, “Egypt, you are so beautiful girl. I thought you were pregnant again!! You are gorgeous at every stage!”
Some fans shared their appreciation for Sherrod’s message, noting, “Thank you, I really needed to read this 👏❤️” and “Needed that reminder 🙏🏾 thx u & beautiful throwback photo.”
“I needed to hear this a few years ago. Now I know,” one fan shared. “Never look back. You’ll miss what’s ahead 🙏🏽♥️.”
Sherrod Showed Off Muscles in Gym Workout Selfie
On March 21, Sherrod took to Instagram to share a mirror selfie photo of her flexing her bicep at the gym.
“Transformation in progress 💪🏽🏋️♂️,” the former HGTV star wrote in the caption.
She added, “Evolving into the version of me I always dreamed about. Watch me rise 🐦🔥🐦🔥🐦🔥.”
Fans lit up the comments section, praising Sherrod for working on her fitness goals.
One fan noted, “I mean the body was already bodying … are we ready for a leveled up version?!”
Sherrod responded, “Yes a toned, healthy, optimized version.”
Another fan commented, “This was you in the early 2000s … keep up the good work! Chisel It!”
She responded, “Yep! As I approach 50, I’m rolling it back to my 25 body.'”
In response to one fan who asked about her arm routine, Sherrod shared, “lateral pull downs from every angle and rows.”
