by Linda on April 20, 2012
Jessica Simpson is no stranger to the media; and her image hasn’t always been positively reinforced. When she debuted as a pop singer in 1999, her beauty and banging body rewarded her with a loyal following and a lot of success. When she and then-husband Nick Lachey starred in MTV’s reality series “Newlyweds” beginning in 2003, she was the face of a pop culture phenomenon.
Simpson has since gone on to star in movies, pursue a career as a fashion designer, and launched a fragrance line among many other ventures. However, she has also fluctuated in her weight over the years, which has garnered her some unfavorable attention in the media.
Most recently, the now pregnant real-figure icon posed nude on the cover of ‘Elle’… pregnant stomach and all. She has admitted that “bearing it all” was her idea and that she chose to do so because she loves the way that she feels in her 170-pound body. But has this gone off without a hitch? Of course not.
She has been criticized for being Photo shopped on the cover and not owning her true self. The real-figure icon has taken her fair share of heat over the years and has endured many struggles in the public eye, but that’s not to say that judging and remarking about her current figure is acceptable.
How do you think that the curvy queen fashion icon should be regarded in light of her recent nude cover? It seems as though it should be viewed quite simply; as a beautiful woman posing in her natural state in perhaps the most treasured condition a woman will ever experience.
Does Simpson’s action make you feel proud and powerful?
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by Jean on April 16, 2012
Ashley Judd, a 43-year-old actress, feminist, author and mother, was recently criticized for having a ‘puffier than normal face’ upon appearing on a Canadian talk show in late March. It was speculated that she’d had plastic surgery when in fact she’d been recovering from an illness and experiencing common symptoms that many of us undergo when under the weather. So, what’s the big deal? After all, she is a celebrity… And has essentially lost any and all rights to any form of private life, correct?
Well, while that argument may be true, that’s not what this powerful feminist has a problem with; it’s the fact that we’re living in a patriarchal society that has continued to degrade and assault women over the course of time. Patriarchy, as defined by Webster’s dictionary, is the: “control by men of a disproportionately large share of power.” Although the definition states that men may hold the control, the underlying factor is that women still participate in this type of society. Judd believes that females are as much to blame as our counterparts when it comes to demeaning and condemning women.
So, why did Judd decide to acknowledge her most recent critics? Per her refutation in TheDailyBeast
“I choose to address it because the conversation was pointedly nasty, gendered, and misogynistic and embodies what all girls and women in our culture, to a greater or lesser degree, endure every day, in ways both outrageous and subtle. The assault on our body image, the hypersexualization of girls and women and subsequent degradation of our sexuality as we walk through the decades, and the general incessant objectification is what this conversation allegedly about my face is really about.”
Is Judd right in placing the blame on the ongoing controversy about women and beauty on the media? Or should we, as a society, take responsibility for fueling the media fire and for demeaning our own kind?
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by Diana on April 8, 2012
The fuller figure has trumped the ultra slim stature in the competition for the best beach body of all time. Ironic? No. Iconic? Yes. Although nearly 50 years have passed since Marilyn Monroe has graced us with her presence on this earth, her curvaceous legend has clearly survived the test of time.
Perhaps most interestingly on this list is the fact th at 50% of the top 10 appears to be women that would be classified as plus size figures. Monroe superseded the likes of supermodels such as Tyra Banks and Elle MacPherson, as well as sex symbols like Jennifer Aniston and Raquel Welch. Further, names like Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss didn’t even make the top 20.
Plus size or curvier females to join Monroe on this list included actress Helen Mirren and socialite Kim Kardashian.
What do these facts say about what society would prefer to see when it comes to females in swimwear? Well, according to Jenny Caven, the director of ‘Slimming World’ who produced the survey, “we think it sets a good precedent for women…This is a good example for young women to see that real women have real curves.”
It seems that even in a time where the media seems to project images of thinness more readily and comfortably than ever before, the curvaceous woman still holds a very treasured and nostalgic place in society today.
What do you think that Marilyn Monroe’s top honor means in light of the continuing plus size and curvaceous revolution?
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by Linda on April 5, 2012
NBC’s legitimate vocal contest “The Voice” has been all the rage lately. Unlike FOX’s pop culture lyrical show “American Idol”, “The Voice” focuses on choosing contestants with pure vocal talent. How do they do this? By applying the experience and innate musical qualities of four successful judges who select contestants through a series of blind auditions. Who does this infamous panel include? The likes of Christina Aguilera, Cee-Lo Green, Adam Levine and country artist Blake Shelton.
An artist that hasn’t necessarily been out of the spotlight, Aguilera has regained momentum through her role as one of the mentors and voice coaches of the hit show. Unfortunately, with this resurgence of appearance comes the obvious: criticism and comments across various media outlets. Most recently, Howard Stern invited Aguilera’s co-coach Adam Levine to interview on his Sirius radio show. Much of the discussion seemed to focus on the changes in Aguilera’s body in comparison to when she was just starting out in her career.
Stern focused on criticizing her curvier figure, asking questions like: “Why do you think she’s got so heavy, is she upset? She used to be so [expletive] hot! And her clothes are too tight, am I right?…When you’re a plus sized woman, you can’t wear the tight clothes anymore.”
However, Levine defended his colleague by replying: “I wouldn’t go that far actually…She clearly likes to talk about being comfortable with being a woman…”
Despite Stern’s negative comments, Aguilera has always remained confident in both her appearance and her talent. The pop diva has proudly declared that “as long as I’m happy in my own skin, that’s all I need. I’m happy with where I’m at. I have a boyfriend that loves my body. I love my body.”
Perhaps the most important phrase in her statement is the final piece, “I love my body.” After all, that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? As long as we’re happy and comfortable with ourselves, then we can exist with confidence and remain positive role models for those around us.
What is your take on Aguilera’s curvy confidence?
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After winning a highly deserved Academy Award for her role as Minny Jackson in Kathryn Stockett’s film rendition of the acclaimed novel “The Help”, Octavia Spencer joins a short but praised list of plus size female actresses to win the distinguished honor of Best Actress / Best Supporting Actress.
“The Help” chronicles the lives of several maids in Jackson, Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement in the1960s. The twist? It’s actually written from the maids’ point of view, thus we’re invited into understanding and experiencing their struggles and obstacles on a daily basis. Aside from being educational and honest, this cinematic representation of life through the eyes of the help combines the African American woman’s hardships with elements of wit, humor and pride.
Who are the other actresses on this brief list? Here’s a look…
1. Marie Dressler: In 1930, Dressler was nominated & selected for Best Actress in the film ‘Min and Bill’ for her role as Min Divot.
2. Kathy Bates: Now world-renowned for various unique roles, Bates won Best Actress in 1990 for her role as Annie Wilkes in ‘Misery’.
3. Hattie McDaniel: In one of the most classic films of all time, McDaniel was bestowed the award for Best Supporting Actress in 1939 in ‘Gone With the Wind’ for her role as Mammy.
4. Jennifer Hudson: More recently, Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006 for her role as Effie White in ‘Dreamgirls’.
5. Mo’Nique: Rounding off the list is Mo’Nique. In 2009, she earned the honor of Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mary Lee Johnston in ‘Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire’.
And so, seemingly, the revolution continues. What inspires you most about these women? Do the strides that they’ve made in the entertainment industry motivate you to pursue greatness as you are?
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by Diana on March 29, 2012
Once again, we’re faced with the age-old argument… Ok, maybe not age-old, but certainly prevalent; especially in the way of the entertainment industry. What is that argument? Simply put, talent versus clothing size. Take, for example, the recent post about Adele. If it isn’t becoming abundantly clear, it seems as though raw talent is increasingly holding its weight, no pun intended, in regard to the often overpowering elements of size and appearance.
Brazilian samba muse Vania Flor was chosen to represent the Salgueiro samba school at this year’s Carnival. She has proudly acknowledged that what has garnered her such adulation is purely her talent. Not her appearance or clothing size. More specifically, the plus size muse stated:
“I am flattered to represent all of the chubby women around the world. I hope to encourage other people so that they can also become muses. All you need to know is how to dance samba.”
Carnival is a festive occasion that occurs in Rio, a city lined with palm trees. This is often a scene decorated with bikini-clad women, which can be intimidating to those less comfortable in swimwear. However, with so-called pioneers like Flor paving the way for us to look beyond appearances to find the heart and soul of a person and to celebrate these pure aspects of a human being, doesn’t that provide significant motivation when it comes to the pursuit of happiness?
It’s important to have people like Flor encourage the masses and to make people the world over realize that anything is possible with passion and dedication. Just because we feel that we may not fit the mold based on society’s terms, it doesn’t mean that’s actually the way that the world works or that it’s how we will be perceived.
Do you feel that Flor represents another building block in creating a solid foundation for the empowerment of the plus size revolution?
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