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“I remember being told by my very first photographer that if I lost weight, and I was a skinny model, it would do wonders for my career. My mum got really defensive - 'I don't think we will be doing that, thank you so much, goodbye.'” quote by Ashley Graham
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“I remember being told by my very first photographer that if I lost weight, and I was a skinny model, it would do wonders for my career. My mum got really defensive - 'I don't think we will be doing that, thank you so much, goodbye.'”

Ashley Graham

About This Quote

Source Interview: Body Image Talk, 2015

Societal pressure pushes models toward extreme thinness, linking weight loss to career success.

In simple terms: Thinness is seen as career‑boosting but can be harmful.

Key Takeaway

Question health over harmful standards.

Themes

body image career pressure health beauty standards self‑esteem

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • fashion modeling
  • social media
  • personal health decisions

Key Concepts

media influence industry expectations self‑worth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define success beyond appearance?
  • What steps can protect health in high‑pressure fields?
A Different Perspective

Success may require compromising health, which can be unsustainable.

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