'Bachelor' Star Amanda Stanton Explains A Hacker Stole Topless Photos From Her Plastic Surgeon
Former Bachelor star Amanda Stanton revealed on her Instagram on Tuesday that a hacker stole topless photos of her from her breast augmentation surgery in February 2018.
She opened up in an emotional post and Instagram Story that she's been struggling with extreme anxiety and stress since the hacker not only stole the topless photos, but proceeded to share them with people she knows.
"The past week has been rough for me. I wont get into detail but my anxiety is out of control and Ive been extremely stressed over some things that are completely out of my control," she captioned the photo.
She added that the leak has caused her to lose sleep and motivation, and that she's not been feeling like herself because of it.
"As much as I know I shouldnt stress over things that I cant control, it seems impossible," she wrote. "Praying that I find peace this week and if anyone else is going through something similar, Im praying for you too."
View this post on Instagram The past week has been rough for me. I wont get into detail but my anxiety is out of control and Ive been extremely stressed over some things that are completely out of my control. Losing sleep, having no motivation and just havent been myself because of it. As much as I know I shouldnt stress over things that I cant control, it seems impossible. Praying that I find peace this week and if anyone else is going through something similar, Im praying for you too I know I dont normally post this kind of stuff but Im going to be more real with you guys, even if its a little scary. A post shared by Amanda Stanton (@amanda_stantonn) on Apr 2, 2019 at 8:34am PDT
It's something new for the 28-year-old reality star, who admitted that she normally isn't that open with her social media followers. "Im going to be more real with you guys, even if its a little scary," she finished her post.
And she followed through with that promise shortly after posting the pic, sharing more details about what's been going on in her Instagram Stories.
"About three weeks ago, when we first moved into our new place, I woke up randomly in the middle of the night and looked at my email," she began. "I had about four emails from a random person who I didnt know who had said that he hacked into my doctors database from when I had my breast augmentation."
She continued with more details about how she was being extorted to not have the photos released. "He had some nude photos of me in the doctors office, which is just stupid because theyre medical photos," she explained, referencing her procedure from last year. "But he was basically asking for a lot of money and threatening to send the photos to everybody who I follow...he already had it documented and knew who I followed.
According to Amanda, the photos had already been sent to people in her circle, including her friends boyfriend, her co-workers, and producers at ABC. She also shared that the guy would "send me really weird messages and harassing me every single day."
Amanda then told her followers that the police have been notified and summed up that the experience has left her frustrated and exhausted.
"Its not that big of a deal-its something I didnt want out there-but its not the end of the world if people see my boobs," she said. "Im so frustrated, I feel very violated. Ive also been harassed every single day."
Despite the difficulties she's going through, Amanda ended her Stories on a optimistic note.
"I dont know what other information this person has. Its been exhausting," she said. "I know there are bigger issues and itll be okay, its just been stressful but Im hoping that by coming out and telling you guys about it, that it will make me feel a little bit better."
Here's hoping this guy is caught ASAP, and that Amanda can finally find real some peace and comfort from sharing her story with those who care about her.