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Define "Full Figured"

October 15th, 2008

In the world of celebrities, the phrase “full figured” is applied to such women as Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, and America Ferrera—a category of women who I’ve always viewed as “Hollywood fat.” The women who are called “full figured” are often treated as overweight by the media; we’ve seen it time and again. The problem […]

Filed under: America Ferrera, Celebrities, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, Keira Knightley, Magazines, Media, TV | 24 Comments »

Tuesday Open Thread

May 20th, 2008

Here’s your open thread, with a tidbit to kick off discussion: If you were making a “most beautiful” list, who would you put on it? Feel free to discuss this story or anything else in the open thread! Regular posting will resume next week.

Filed under: Celebrities, Helen Mirren, James Marsden, Kate Winslet, Keira Knightley, Meta, Mo'Nique, Nikki Blonsky, Scarlett Johansson, Zooey Deschanel | 14 Comments »

Airbrushing The Thin

April 22nd, 2008

even cammy diaz isn’t perfect Originally uploaded by mo pie We all know that OK Magazine lied about Britney’s weight loss, and Glamour airbrushed America Ferrera. And now there’s another problem—or is it a problem? Conde Nast has admitted to airbrushing ultra-thin models to make them look larger. [There is] a trend towards presenting less […]

Filed under: America Ferrera, Cameron Diaz, Celebrities, Feminism, Keira Knightley, Magazines, Media | 29 Comments »

Keira Knightley Thinks She's Fat

September 18th, 2007

She thinks she’s “Hollywood fat,” anyway. Allegedly. Knightley is quoted as saying: “Weight is a big issue in Hollywood because I’m twice the size – height and everything else – of most of the girls who are going in to see the director for a part. “When you realise that I am, at my size, […]

Filed under: Celebrities, International, Keira Knightley | 15 Comments »

Too Something

September 11th, 2007

Whether they’re “too fat” or “too thin,” certain celebrities get asked about their weight constantly. To wit, Keira Knightley: “It’s really frustrating, and particularly when you come to Venice with a film that is an intelligent film. I think it was just a shame that that had to be brought up then, and the fact […]

Filed under: Celebrities, Keira Knightley, Meta, Movies, Tidbit | 28 Comments »

"Try Wearing A Corset"

May 9th, 2007

Many people envy Keira Knightley’s slim figure, despite rumors of an eating disorder. (Those rumors went into overdrive when she wore this dress on the red carpet.) But in this interview, she claims to be unhappy with her body and wishes her figure were a little fuller. [P]hotos of her looking super-slim in a bikini […]

Filed under: Celebrities, Fat Positive, Keira Knightley, Movies | 6 Comments »

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