April 25th, 2018
Subject: My two cents…again!
Hey Loves,
So, I was sitting here in front of my computer intending to write but I made the mistake of browsing on a few of my favorite pages specifically People Magazine. The first article I see in big bold letters is, actress Anne Hathaway shuts down body shamers on the red carpet. She explains that she purposely put on weight for a movie role.
Here’s my question: Why does she have to explain herself at all? Oh, yes, because she has chosen a line of work that critiques every last inch of her physical appearance.
And… I saw the movie I Feel Pretty last week starring Amy Schumer. I laughed practically throughout the entire movie because she’s a comedic actress and I thought she was funny but what I didn’t like was the real subject matter underneath it all and that’s body image and what strangers think when they look at you.
Maybe it was naïve in thinking but when I was watching the scenes with the beautiful perfect models and how they treated Amy’s character, I was like… no, are there really people out there who behave like this? And sadly, the answer is yes.
No one says boo when a man puts on fifty pounds for a role but when it comes to a woman, that’s a big no way in Hollywood. Sometimes I just want to scream at my monitor when I read this bullshit because that’s exactly what it is. Women from all walks of life are beautiful. I’ve always believed on the inside counting more than what’s on the outside. You can be supermodel tall with legs that go on for days, a zero waist, and flawless skin.
BUT… if you are pretty much an asshole on the inside and treat people poorly then you’re ugly and it doesn’t matter how much the palette of make-up paints you and the hair product that makes your hair shiny and gorgeous. It won’t mean a damn thing if you can’t show kindness, love, compassion, respect, I can go on but I think you get it.
AND… maybe a mean person will read this and say, yeah, that’s what all the fat girls say. Well, I’m not rolling out the door but I do struggle with my weight on a daily basis and have for years. Every day I age it becomes harder to face but I do to the best of my ability and the goal is always for better health. I want to be as productive as I can in my life. I want my mind and body healthy which takes a lot of discipline and work on my part.
Now, back to topic. I may never meet Anne Hathaway in this lifetime or any other famous actress but if we were friends, I probably would advise her to tell her so-called body shamers a big FU and then depending on the time of the day, we would laugh over coffee or wine.
Sparkle on loves!
Xoxo,
Mary
