Kaitlynn
16th February 2009, 02:32
Here's a puff piece about Scarlett Johansson that includes some genuinely size-positive quotes from the actresses.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Scarlett-Johansson-on-Her-Body-No-Diet-No-Gym-104491.shtml
The pertinent bits:
Scarlett Johansson on Her Body: No Diet, No Gym
The actress says her hourglass silhouette is all natural
By Elena Gorgan, Life & Style Editor
13th of February 2009
It’s refreshing to see that there are at least a handful of celebrities that promote a healthy lifestyle with their image. Scarlett Johansson, never the kind to play by conventions, is one such female star and she has yet again set an example to women worldwide by admitting that she has never dieted or worked herself to the bone to lose weight.
Scarlett, as it is known, is famous for her hourglass figure, which is to say she is quite the opposite of stick-thin celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Nicole Richie and many other female stars... Now, with her latest statement, she comes to add yet many other female fans to her constantly expanding and loyal fanbase. Scarlett does not diet and does not work out, and is perfectly happy with the way she looks.
When asked by InTouch Magazine how come she did not “subscribe to the scary-skinny craze in Hollywood,” Scarlett simply admitted that doing that would be absurd, since this was not what she understood by a beautiful woman. “That’s the biggest nonsense ever! Count me out. I don’t understand [it]. And besides, I like to eat too much.” the star told the magazine. This is one of the healthiest approaches to food ever put into words by a female star, it has already been said.
As for working out until exhausted to stay in shape, Scarlett explained that was not her thing either. “I’ve seen gyms only from the outside. I feel very comfortable with my body.” she added...
Scarlett Johansson has spoken before on the issue of skinny celebrities, vouching that she would never put herself through all that trouble for nothing, and to ruin her health too. For her, it seems, learning to be happy with her looks is the key to a healthy lifestyle – as also can be for the millions of women worldwide starving themselves right now, several media outlets point out.
It's very empowering to hear that this intelligent actresses has a different understanding of beauty than what the media pushes. I love her line: "I've only seen gyms from the outside."
Its also nice to see that the writer of the article concurs, when she says that Scarlett's acknowledged love of eating is a "healthy approach to food." And it is! Starvation is unhealthy, while eating generously is natural for women. That should be obvious, but as usual, the diet industry has turned common sense backwards and replaced truth with lies.
I especially appreciate that Scarlett slams gyms and working out. Gemma Arterton said something similar recently:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1145548/KATIE-NICHOLL-Gemma-Arterton-takes-chin--gives-critics-barrels.html
The point:
Gemma, who appeared naked and slicked in oil in the 007 movie Quantum Of Solace, said she had no plans to slim down for future movie roles and took a swipe at her critics, declaring: ‘I refuse to conform to this muscly, sinewy look that so many actresses seem to think is attractive.
'I hate it and I don’t think it’s very feminine. I dress like a woman and I wear a lot of couture because it’s made for real women with curves.’
Both Scarlett and Gemma are stating point blank that toned looks are unfeminine and ugly, and that untoned, natural softness is actually what makes women beautiful. And they're right.
I just wish these same statements were coming from a fuller-figured actress or model. If they were, then they'd make a more powerful impact.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Scarlett-Johansson-on-Her-Body-No-Diet-No-Gym-104491.shtml
The pertinent bits:
Scarlett Johansson on Her Body: No Diet, No Gym
The actress says her hourglass silhouette is all natural
By Elena Gorgan, Life & Style Editor
13th of February 2009
It’s refreshing to see that there are at least a handful of celebrities that promote a healthy lifestyle with their image. Scarlett Johansson, never the kind to play by conventions, is one such female star and she has yet again set an example to women worldwide by admitting that she has never dieted or worked herself to the bone to lose weight.
Scarlett, as it is known, is famous for her hourglass figure, which is to say she is quite the opposite of stick-thin celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Nicole Richie and many other female stars... Now, with her latest statement, she comes to add yet many other female fans to her constantly expanding and loyal fanbase. Scarlett does not diet and does not work out, and is perfectly happy with the way she looks.
When asked by InTouch Magazine how come she did not “subscribe to the scary-skinny craze in Hollywood,” Scarlett simply admitted that doing that would be absurd, since this was not what she understood by a beautiful woman. “That’s the biggest nonsense ever! Count me out. I don’t understand [it]. And besides, I like to eat too much.” the star told the magazine. This is one of the healthiest approaches to food ever put into words by a female star, it has already been said.
As for working out until exhausted to stay in shape, Scarlett explained that was not her thing either. “I’ve seen gyms only from the outside. I feel very comfortable with my body.” she added...
Scarlett Johansson has spoken before on the issue of skinny celebrities, vouching that she would never put herself through all that trouble for nothing, and to ruin her health too. For her, it seems, learning to be happy with her looks is the key to a healthy lifestyle – as also can be for the millions of women worldwide starving themselves right now, several media outlets point out.
It's very empowering to hear that this intelligent actresses has a different understanding of beauty than what the media pushes. I love her line: "I've only seen gyms from the outside."
Its also nice to see that the writer of the article concurs, when she says that Scarlett's acknowledged love of eating is a "healthy approach to food." And it is! Starvation is unhealthy, while eating generously is natural for women. That should be obvious, but as usual, the diet industry has turned common sense backwards and replaced truth with lies.
I especially appreciate that Scarlett slams gyms and working out. Gemma Arterton said something similar recently:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1145548/KATIE-NICHOLL-Gemma-Arterton-takes-chin--gives-critics-barrels.html
The point:
Gemma, who appeared naked and slicked in oil in the 007 movie Quantum Of Solace, said she had no plans to slim down for future movie roles and took a swipe at her critics, declaring: ‘I refuse to conform to this muscly, sinewy look that so many actresses seem to think is attractive.
'I hate it and I don’t think it’s very feminine. I dress like a woman and I wear a lot of couture because it’s made for real women with curves.’
Both Scarlett and Gemma are stating point blank that toned looks are unfeminine and ugly, and that untoned, natural softness is actually what makes women beautiful. And they're right.
I just wish these same statements were coming from a fuller-figured actress or model. If they were, then they'd make a more powerful impact.