We wonder sometimes, when people get up in the morning, why do they choose violence? Why do they open their computers and start talking trash? Why do people pull out their phones and decide to talk about things that they know nothing about? Commenting on people’s looks? What gives anyone the right?
It doesn’t matter if you are a famous person or not famous – people talking about a person’s body is not something that anyone should do. Comments are hurtful and no surprise to us – they affect people.
We’re not sure why people feel the need to talk about others.
SHE SAID…
Millie Bobbie Brown is one of the most scrutinized celebrities out there. The actress had to take to social media to address all the comments about her ever-changing looks (not an insult – we’re women and our looks are ever-changing too).
“I want to take a moment to address something that I think is bigger than just me, something that affects every young woman who grows up under public scrutiny. I think it’s necessary to speak up about this. I started in this industry when I was 10 years old.” she started in the video on her Instagram.
And then continued, “I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me. Instead, they act like I’m supposed to stay frozen in time like I should still look the way I did on Stranger Things Season 1. And because I don’t, I’m now a target.”
She continued, “Let’s talk about the articles, the headlines, the people who are so desperate to tear young women down. ‘Why are Gen Zers like Millie Bobby Brown ageing so badly?’ by Lydia Hawken. ‘What has Millie Bobby Brown done to her face?’ by John Ely. ‘Millie Bobby Brown mistaken for someone’s mom as she guides younger sister Ava through LA’ by Cassie Carpenter. ‘Little Britain’s Matt Lucas takes savage swipe at Millie Bobby Brown’s new ‘mommy makeover’ look’—written by Bethan Edwards, amplifying an insult rather than questioning why a grown man is mocking a young woman’s appearance.”
We were both thankful and in awe of the courage that it takes to speak up. It’s important and it’s something that more people need to do.
Her Instagram Post
There is no reason to talk about people’s looks and to put them down.
The actress then said, “This isn’t journalism. This is bullying. The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices, it’s disturbing. The fact that some of these articles are written by women? Even worse. We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when the time comes, it seems easier to tear them down for clicks.”
And then said, “Disillusioned people can’t handle seeing a girl become a woman on her terms, not theirs. I refuse to apologize for growing up. I refuse to make myself smaller to fit the unrealistic expectations of people who can’t handle seeing a girl become a woman. I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself.”
She finished her post by saying, “We have become a society where it’s so much easier to criticize than it is to pay a compliment. Why is the knee-jerk reaction to say something horrible rather than to say something nice? If you have a problem with that, I have to wonder—what is it that actually makes you so uncomfortable? Let’s do better. Not just for me, but for every young girl who deserves to grow up without fear of being torn apart for simply existing.”
See (and please watch) the video below –
