“What’s really changed is the discrepancy between norm and ideal, with the norm growing larger over time and the ideal changing very little.”

Thank you for posting this! The reality is that people were MUCH slimmer on average until the mid 1980s in this country. The idea that Marilyn Monroe was ever plus-sized is utterly delusional.

Yes. And it’s terrifying. That film was excellent. There was no need for an American version with a differing plot line.

Based on one of my favorite movies, the plot line on this one doesn’t even stay true to the original.

Are they really “owning it” when half-naked, surgically enhanced women start to resemble bedazzled show-horses? Honestly, this reminds me of when Jezebel tried to sell Belle Knox as being an empowered, feminist that we should all admire and root for. Meanwhile, she has the body of a pre-pubescant (not even an ounce of…

Thank you. I don’t understand why so many of these comments fail to grasp that women’s fashion is becoming about exploiting more of their (surgically enhanced, slimmed, bronzed, gym-trained) bodies, while men remain far less exposed, sexualized and scrutinized. Next stop? Female celebrities resembling slave Leia from…

Ah, the Gwyneth Paltrow born on third base and thinking she hit a home-run routine.

That's rather judgemental. Many people (particularly women) who I know who've been "married since before dating apps," don't realize that they're in for quite a shock should their marriages fail. The dating landscape has changed considerably since the advent of the internet. Things are not as easy or simple as they…

Very, very true. I most definitely agree. It's just that Gwyneth Paltrow has a habit of speaking about just about everything as if she has NOT been famous (parents were famous), super rich, connected and, frankly, coddled for her entire life. THAT is precisely why people don't like her. Her heart may well be in the…

Uh, don't make a statement in a discussion thread if you don't understand that you might well get responses. You're acting a little Gwynnie delusional on that front. ;) Ltr!

Whatever sexism she faced, it was likely not as bad as it could have been being that she was the daughter of a millionaire, respected director and his well-known actress wife. It also likely didn't hurt that she was Steven Spielberg's goddaughter.

Elizabeth Warren was dumb enough to pull other things that she was eventually called out for, but that's a different thread. Regardless, I'm not making any sort of sweeping judgement regarding people and their ability to relate based on personal experience. I am, however, saying that I think that Gwyneth Paltrow is…

Has she ever talked about anything substantial? I lost respect for her a while back when the woman, who has long been rumored to have had a nose job and breast implants, started mouthing off about she'd never go under the knife because she was...European. She must be "European" in that sense in the way that Nicole…

I'll agree with the sheltered part for sure, but I think that that is precisely why she is somewhat delusional.

Jokes aside, I honestly think that Gwyneth Paltrow is delusional. It's clear at this point that she really believes that she understands the social issues facing the average person in spite of her lifelong advantages, opportunities and wealth. As a result, she believes that she can relate and has the right to chime…

She has about the same amount of "X" factor as Ali Lohan. Honestly, it's almost embarrassing.

In the 1970s the government outlawed cigarette commercials and limited alcohol advertising. Over time, regulators pushed for the movie and television industries to limit the depiction of smokers in certain contexts — they were not be depicted as "cool" and such. They did this because they believed, correctly, that…

Not trying to snark, but I'm pretty convinced that both of them have seen the inside of a plastic surgeon's office. Then again, what Kardashian hasn't? Kris Kardashian seems hellbent on every one of her daughters being catapulted towards fame, regardless of whether or not it's a natural fit. Now it's time for the…

As numerous people have pointed out, this same ew factor doesn't appear to pop up when it's, say, Steven Tyler dating, or Clint Eastwood, or Harrison Ford, or Alec Baldwin, or Bruce Willis, or Billy Joel, etc., etc. The list could literally go on and on. That said, it is my opinion that ANY woman who is disgusted by…

These actors who were buff action stars in the 70's and 80's really need to retire their roles. Both he and Bruce Willis are too old for this stuff. They are definitely no longer believable nor sexy in these deals. It's like watching Mick Jagger gyrate on stage — unattractive and painful to look at. Know when to leave…