Skinny Celebrities
If popular entertainment revolves around physical appearance - then what might go on in the mind of a TV executive?
Recently actress Alex Kingston criticized TV show Desperate Housewives. Kingston claimed “she was turned down for Felicity Huffman’s role because she has too many curves.” Kingston (known for her role in ER) went on to say “I didn’t get the part, and I know why: irrespective of acting ability, I’m just way too big.”
Of course these are her assumptions - and may simply be ’sour grapes’ - but one look at the cast of Housewives shows that Kingston may be on the mark.
The question is - why? What’s with the ‘thin’ casting? It is obvious that in certain circles, and in certain TV shows - size is a real factor. This is not to say that women cannot be naturally slim-figured - but why go out of the way to ensure that a female cast remains thin?
Actors and entertainers are like shape-shifters - constantly morphing their size and appearance. For the millions that watch - it’s as if the human body is nothing more than Play-Doh.
Reality is - this simply isn’t true.
If body shape and size is a career goal to the average celebrity - then how can we (and why should we?) possibly hope to identify with such people?
Janet Jackson’s recent 60 pound slim-down is due to home-delivered gourmet food - with macro-nutrients and calorie levels perfectly proportioned for her. Her training routine is taken care of by an expert fitness trainer who is with her for the 1-2 hours per day to personally motivate and guide her through each exercise.
That’s her reality - and it is probably not your reality.
I’m tired of the TV shows that sell a values system that is centered on physical appearance. We lap it up and we hate ourselves for not being like those TV people.
Would you really want to be one of them? Many appear to be little more than pawns in the hands of the media demi-gods and every bit as susceptible to peer pressure as the average 12 year old.
Where do you go to get your appearance validated? The TV? The mirror? Your spouse? Is that what you want?
Via: diet-blog