As a long-time admirer of the entertainment industry, I find it disheartening to see the unrealistic standards and toxicity that actors, especially women, have to face. The story of Monica Barbaro‘s experience with being advised to trim her eyelashes is just one example of the absurdity that exists in Hollywood.
Hollywood is an unusual environment where the norms of society often take a back seat to the demands of entertainment. The industry has its share of issues, one of which is the harsh and unrealistic scrutiny of actors’ appearances. For instance, Monica Barbaro, from Top Gun: Maverick, shared stories about bizarre comments on her looks, even receiving some outlandish advice during her career.
The star power of the cast in the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” increased significantly due to its massive success both in cinemas and on streaming platforms, like Paramount+. This growth extends to Monica Barbara, who portrayed pilot LT Natasha “Phoenix” Trace. During a discussion for Entertainment Weekly, she reflected on the harmful criticism she has faced regarding her appearance, specifically mentioning an exceptionally harsh story that stood out. In her own words:
It’s clear there’s an abundance of it. There are simply numerous viewpoints, and you must sift through what resonates with you and disregard the rest.
It seems quite daring to speak in such a manner to someone. The notion that someone would consider trimming their natural eyelashes because they’re too long is rather extraordinary. It appears this unusual suggestion was given not so long ago.
As speculation mounts over whether there’ll be another installment of “Top Gun: Maverick,” it seems that Monica Barbaro is poised for even more exhilarating experiences in such projects. In a subsequent conversation during the round table, she shared her response to some peculiar advice regarding her eyelashes.
Then in my thoughts, I decided, ‘I won’t go through with that.’ Sometimes, it feels like receiving advice that seems questionable, and you think, “I guess I’ll rely on my gut feeling.” You might even be advised to do bizarre things, such as plucking out all your eyelashes.
Navigating the realm of television and cinema can be quite challenging due to the numerous opinions regarding an actor’s appearance and suitable roles. However, Barbaro maintains a robust self-identity that shields her from undue influence by comments about her looks (including suggestions to shorten her eyelashes) and steers her towards her own path of projects.
It’s not just Barbaro, many famous actresses have faced comments about their looks. Sydney Sweeney talks openly about the discussion surrounding her physique, while Florence Pugh has been a target of online body shaming. Here’s hoping no one persuades Barbaro and others to shorten their eyelashes.
Time alone can reveal whether or not there will be a follow-up to “Top Gun: Maverick”. In the meantime, keep an eye on the film releases scheduled for 2025.
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2024-11-05 19:37