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“I never thought of myself as a sex symbol. I just do the cover of magazines. I think it’s really unfair men or people in the world think you can’t be both – you can’t be a sex symbol and a serious businessperson. Who says I can’t be both? Who says I can’t do the cover of Maxim and run a production…” quote by Eva Longoria
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“I never thought of myself as a sex symbol. I just do the cover of magazines. I think it’s really unfair men or people in the world think you can’t be both – you can’t be a sex symbol and a serious businessperson. Who says I can’t be both? Who says I can’t do the cover of Maxim and run a production company? Women are complex. Women are beautiful and intellectual and spiritual and social and entrepreneurial. They’re everything. And I think I’m a great example of that.”

Eva Longoria

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2012

She challenges the stereotype that women must choose between attractiveness and professional competence, asserting they can embody both.

In simple terms: Women can be both attractive and successful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace all facets of identity.

Themes

gender identity empowerment stereotypes

Mood

confident assertive

Type

inspirational empowering

When to use this quote

  • business leadership
  • media appearances
  • public speaking
  • brand building

Key Concepts

intersectionality role model media representation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you defy limiting stereotypes?
  • What steps support a multifaceted professional image?
A Different Perspective

Balancing public image with personal authenticity can be difficult.

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