LeAnn Rimes On Her Recent Tabloid Attention: 'It's Been Really Hard For Me'

Access Hollywood - June 22, 2009 4:38 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- LeAnn Rimes has admitted the recent tabloid attention on her life has been tough to handle.

After being asked about Jessica Simpson's weight being documented by the supermarket glossies during an interview for Shape magazine's July 2009 issue, alongside "Dancing With the Stars" professional Julianne Hough and country singer Martina McBride, LeAnn revealed how she herself struggles to stay positive while under the media's glare.

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"I've been in the tabloids recently too, and it's been really hard for me," LeAnn said, referring to reports she engaged in an extra-marital affair with her Lifetime movie co-star Eddie Cibrian, a claim they have both denied. "I've been in the public eye since I was 14, so I have a tough skin. It's fine dragging me through the mud, but don't drag my loved ones through it. They're my family, and it hurts them. All I'll say is, I know what's in my heart and what's true."

LeAnn said the faith people put in the tabloid media is also tough to stomach.

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"What gets me is that people believe everything they read," she said.

And some days, she revealed, stepping out in public comes with a price.

"It's the weirdest thing possible to go through," she said. "I feel like people are looking and pointing at me like I'm in a fishbowl. I've learned to let it roll off my back, but it's superhard, and it really hurts."

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  • headhunter
    AWWWW...POOR LEANN! ....I have an idea...maybe don't sleep around! countrytramp
    report abuseposted October 13, 2009 12:52 PM PDT
  • JC
    After reading her statement today "It is inevitable that sometimes in a relationship, you will have your heart broken," said the singer, who has been separated from her husband of seven years" one would think "HE" did the cheating. Then I came back to this page with her denials. I like her music, but have questions about her fidelity and honesty, to not
    report abuseposted July 26, 2009 7:46 PM PDT
  • JC
    After reading her statement today "It is inevitable that sometimes in a relationship, you will have your heart broken," said the singer, who has been separated from her husband of seven years" one would think "HE" did the cheating. Then I came back to this page with her denials. I like her music, but have questions about her fidelity and honesty, to not
    report abuseposted July 26, 2009 7:46 PM PDT
  • Tracy S
    I ran out of room. Continual adultery could be considered emotional abuse, really. Anyway, if the affair is new and not very involved AND she told him bye-bye, then I think this couple has a chance. If she's not willing to stop and get help, then forget it - they haven't a prayer.
    report abuseposted July 26, 2009 3:02 PM PDT
  • Tracy S
    You cannot "work on a relationship" and have an affair at the same time. One has got to go. She would do well to ditch the playboy and try to work things out with her husband if he is willing to do that. To me, there are only three good reasons to get a divorce - continual, unrepentant adultery, extreme drug/alcohol abuse, and spousal abuse - physical, verbal, or emotional.
    report abuseposted July 26, 2009 2:59 PM PDT
  • nettie
    randyscott32 - i love u
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 8:03 PM PDT
  • Anna
    I hope that Leann Rimes keeps on making great music.
    report abuseposted June 22, 2009 10:46 PM PDT
  • R
    Oh yea and before anyone types about her hubby, news flash, if he wanted to and thought anything he would leave, he dont need her or her money, its called love ppl , and trusting each other, get a clue. He isnt ugly for 1 can get a woman, he isnt poor never was when they met, so he isnt staying because of her money. ppl really need to get a clue, who dont knwo tabliods lie?he isnt liek k-fed ppl
    report abuseposted June 22, 2009 10:23 PM PDT
  • R
    Also, all proof u ppl claim to haev is what reporters want u to have, nothign of relavience, ppl no one herd a good or bad thing on LeAnn for friggin years until this, that alone should tell u something, and before u say her carear was nothing, bs her albums sell, she does charity work, and helps others in the business and not, she hasnt been out of lime light, perz hilton lies too to get paid
    report abuseposted June 22, 2009 10:20 PM PDT
  • R
    ppl do u really know if she did cheat I mean really? give me a break, she is right ppl beelive everythign they read, my mom is 1 example and u know she calls me when she hears the true story from ppl's mouths to say sorry but yeat stil buys the trash, ppl look up celebs who have sued tabliods and own due to their proof they brought to court. do it before writing crap about ppl.mags lie u k
    report abuseposted June 22, 2009 10:16 PM PDT
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