Art Quote by Katy Tur
“Back in 2006, when I started in the industry, there was a very old-school beauty mentality. We had to take headshots, and the makeup artists put on so much makeup - I swear I looked like a 48-year-old woman, and I was 22.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Beauty Standards in Media, 2018
Industry pressures force unrealistic beauty standards, affecting self‑image and authenticity.
In simple terms: Old‑school beauty demands heavy makeup.
Challenge unrealistic standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- photo shoots
- makeup decisions
- career advice
- self‑acceptance
- industry reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media promote authentic representation?
- What personal steps resist pressure?
Changing standards takes time and collective effort.