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TV Chef Andi Oliver on 'Misogynistic' Abusive Father
24 Feb
Summary
- Chef Andi Oliver details her father's abusive behavior after puberty.
- Her father's misogyny led to verbally abusive language towards her.
- Oliver also spoke of childhood bullying and racism she endured.

Chef Andi Oliver has opened up about the profound impact of her father's abusive behavior, which escalated when she hit puberty. Oliver recounted that her father's misogynistic ideology led him to verbally berate her with "destructive, traumatising language." She expressed that it has taken a considerable time to overcome the emotional damage inflicted by these experiences.
Furthermore, Oliver shared her struggles with racism and bullying as the only Black girl at her school after returning to England in the seventies. She detailed how this isolated her, leading to nightmares and feelings of shame, which caused her to internalize the abuse.
In separate recent discussions, Oliver also revealed her use of the weight loss jab Mounjaro, crediting it for aiding her significant five-stone weight loss. She aimed to reduce stigma by openly discussing her experience with the medication.




