I'm not going to dinner with somebody who eats like a…
“I'm not going to dinner with somebody who eats like a bird, nor do I want to eat like a bird. But its weird: In our business, I'm a size 2 and considered curvy. Its important to remind young women, 'Listen, even skinny girls have cellulite, even Halle Berry has cellulite, and what you see in photos isn't totally real.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Glamour Magazine, 2015
Body image standards in media are unrealistic; even thin people have imperfections, and photos are often edited.
In simple terms: Media images are edited; real bodies differ.
Key Takeaway
Promote realistic body standards and media literacy.
Themes
body image
media
self-esteem
health
beauty
Mood
empathetic
informative
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- advertising
- social media
- fashion shows
- personal branding
Key Concepts
media literacy
self-acceptance
health education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach critical consumption of media images?
- What policies could regulate image editing?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on individual confidence ignores industry manipulation.