This is not to say that other actresses don’t fill this demographic, just that Hollywood may not give them as much of a chance. To put this in perspective, the average dress size for American women is US 12-14 (UK 14-16). It is important to note that McCarthy is one of the few A-list actresses that provides body image representation for many viewers.
Despite this, she is still scrutinized for her weight.
In 2020, The New York Times even ranked her as #22 on their list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st century. James in Gilmore Girls, Molly Flynn in Mike & Molly, and Megan in Bridesmaids, 50-year-old Melissa McCarthy has always possessed the comedic acting chops that would make her a star. Melissa McCarthy couldn’t care less about what people think about her weight (Credit: Dimitri Halkidis / WENN)īest known for roles such as Sookie St. These beauty standards put pressure on nearly all women, even the ones that are already in the spotlight. Up until recently, these poster girls have embodied Westernized beauty and body standards: toned, tanned, and thin (sometimes to the point of being unhealthy). No matter your size, as long as you feel beautiful, confident, and healthy-you are perfect! That’s what actress Melissa McCarthy wants fans to know, as she opens up about body image and her own weight loss journey.Įverywhere you look-movies and television shows, magazines, social media websites, or commercials-our media is inundated with images of scantily clad women.
0 kommentar(er)
