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Kate Winslet Slams 'Ultra-Thin' Glamorization

drgreggjantz | 13 December, 2006 20:09

I read an article that had some interesting statements by Hollywood star Kate Winslet.

She stated that finds the glamorization of ultra-thin "size zero" models and actresses "unbelievably disturbing" and says she keeps magazines featuring such women away from her 6-year-old daughter.

The 31-year-old Winslet, who burst on the movie scene in "Titanic" and stars in the current romantic comedy "The Holiday," said it was "unbelievably disturbing what's going on at the moment" with the popularity of the ultra-thin.

Winslet said she hoped her success will be an inspiration to others. "I hope that in some small way I'm able to say, 'I'm a normal person, I'm doing all right.' I've got a lovely husband and children and I didn't lose weight to find those things, and those things are what should be important."

I wonder what some of you think about Kate Winslet’s statements? Do you see the glamorization of ultra-thin “size zero” models and actresses as disturbing as she does? Do you think she is being overly protective of her daughter?

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Re: Kate Winslet Slams 'Ultra-Thin' Glamorization

Lisa | 23/12/2006, 09:15

I think she is trying to prevent her daughter from developing an eating disorder in the future. I would suggest that she give her daughter educational and informative magazines to read like National Geographic or Reader's Digest. I definitely agree with her that thin models and actresses are very intimidating towards society. They even influence men to choose women just for what they look like, not their personalities. And no, I don't think she is overprotective of her daughter. I think she is working hard to raise her daugher properly and give her self-confidence. She is one of my favorite actresses. :D
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