http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1244457/Precious-actress-MoNique-shows-hairy-legs-Golden-Globe-awards.html
The article that talked about Jennifer Miller, the “bearded lady,” as a “freak” made me think about how hair is seen as grotesque. The first news story is about the actress Mo’Nique at the Golden Globe awards and focuses on her appearance, particularly her personal grooming. The reporter is surprised that, although her feet were pedicured, her legs were unshaven. It calls her “unkempt” and comments on her “hirsute calves,” implying that women with any body hair are hirsute, even though that isn't true. I found it interesting that it focuses more on her appearance than her achievements as an actress, like winning Best Supporting Actress.
The second article is similar and is about Celine Dion at a performance. It comments that the singer “had forgotten to wax her legs,” even though she looked dressed up. The article exaggerates the photos with words like “hair-raising” and “furry.” It also focuses on her looks, rather than her performances as a singer.
These articles show how body hair on women is taboo and suggest that it’s unfeminine, which is a double standard. I think it’s ridiculous that people are surprised by seeing a woman with body hair. Why does it even matter?
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