Los Angeles, May 18 - British pop star Cheryl Cole has urged socialite Kim Kardashian to stay strong in times when she is facing the wrath for wearing high-fashion maternity wear.

The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star has hit headlines for her fashionable choices during her pregnancy. She is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kanye West.

Cole decided to get in contact with Kardashian via Twitter, and she praised Kim for handling the spotlight well, reports contactmusic. com.

"Hi Gorgeous lady! Just wanted to send you a tweet to say I think you are an incredibly beautiful woman inside and out. I can only imagine how tough it is to be heavily pregnant and feeling extremely vulnerable on top of some of the daily criticism you take," Cole posted to Kim.

"I admire your tenacity and send you my best wishes with the rest of your pregnancy," she added.

Kim thanked Cole for her kind words.

"Cheryl Cole, your message really touched me! Thank you so much for the support and positivity! It's so important for women to feel confident and at peace during this amazing time! Your sweet tweet really made me smile."(IANS)