“ I would love to change on my telecasting and see a handicapped person talking about something they are genuinely interested in or acting out a part that does n’t just focus on their disability . ”
For years Hollywood has set unrealistic and unhealthy body image standards. Not only is this problematic for us impressionable viewers, but it’s also exclusionary and harmful to actors.
So, here are 19 actors who have spoken up about Hollywood’s beauty standard and body image problems:
1.Ashley Benson
2.Jennifer Lawrence
3.R.J Mitte
4.Carrie Fisher
5.Gabourey Sidibe
6.Mindy Kaling
7.Florence Pugh
8.Rebel Wilson
9.Richard Madden
10.Viola Davis
11.Channing Tatum
12.Zendaya
13.Sophie Turner
14.David Harbour
15.Lupita Nyong’o
16.Lamorne Morris
17.Chris Pratt
18.Kate Beckinsale
19.Aneesh Sheth
So, there’s a long way to go. But thingshaveimproved from how Hollywood used to be, and with actors stepping up and calling it out, hopefully, we’re going in the right direction!
