Whitney Way Thore, star of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, has faced a challenging year following the passing of her beloved mother, Babs, in December 2022. Since then, fans have noticed some changes in Whitney’s behavior that have led to comparisons with the character Norman Bates from the movie Psycho. These observations have raised concerns about Whitney’s well-being.
In the wake of Babs’ death, Glenn Thore, Whitney’s father, has taken on a more prominent role in the show. When asked about his increased presence, Whitney mentioned that he had big shoes to fill and they were trying to rebrand him as “GT.” However, some fans have expressed disappointment in the way Whitney treats her father on the show, particularly in relation to his newfound relationship with his long-lost daughter.
These observations have led some viewers to question Whitney’s stability. One Reddit user shared their thoughts on the matter, suggesting that Whitney is trying to emulate her late mother by dressing in her clothing and imitating her speech, akin to Norman Bates in Psycho. The user believes that Whitney is intentionally trying to make her father miserable and blur the boundaries between their roles, no longer behaving as his daughter but rather as a substitute for her mother.
Furthermore, fans speculate that Whitney feels threatened by Glenn’s long-lost daughter, despite being the one who encourages their relationship. Many believe that Glenn continues to participate in filming My Big Fat Fabulous Life solely because he knows it is Whitney’s main source of income.
Whitney’s brother, Hunter, also appears to be a target of her actions. Some fans noticed a scene where Whitney seemed to know where her brother kept alcohol in the house and implied that she would expose his issues on camera if he didn’t comply with her demands. This has raised concerns about Whitney’s behavior and its potential consequences on her immediate family.
In addition, some viewers worry that if it weren’t for the show, Whitney might resort to self-harm as a means of coping with her current instability. Overall, many fans believe that Whitney Way Thore is in a vulnerable state and is taking out her frustrations on her loved ones, leading to concerns about the potential negative outcome of this situation.