Females have looked to beauty and style icons in the media since the silent movie era in the 1920s. Women often find that by relating to the image that the media portrays, they find some comfort in their own image. However, over the years the media has created an image of unattainable beauty standards that women feel the need to fulfill. However, we are now in an era where body positivity has grown as a movement in pop-culture. Women of all shapes and sizes are being admired for their unique body structures. Here is a list of women from sizes 0 to 20+ to show that all sizes are beautiful.
1. Size 0:
Rihanna (singer, songwriter) & Angelina Jolie (actress, filmmaker, humanitarian)
2. Size 2:
Cara Delevingne (model, actress, singer) & Keira Knightley (actress)
3. Size 4:
Ruby Rose (model, DJ, recording artist, actress) & Mila Kunis (actress)
4. Size 6:
Sofia Vergara (actress) & Beyonce (singer, songwriter, actress)
5. Size 8:
Mindy Kaling (actress, comedian, writer) & Dita Von Teese (burlesque dancer, model,designer)
6. Size 10:
Laura Wells (model) & Laverne Cox (actress, LGBT advocate)
7. Size 12:
Kelly Clarkson (singer, songwriter) & Christina Hendricks (actress)
8. Size 14:
Tara Lynn (model) & Adele (singer, songwriter)
9. Size 16:
Rebel Wilson (comedian, actress, writer) & Amber Riley (actress, singer, songwriter)
10. Size 18:
Charlotte Coyle (model) & Felicity Hayward (model)
12. Size 20-22:
Rosie Mercado (model) & Megan Garcia (model)
13: Size 24-26:
Tess Munster (model) & Gabourey Sidibe (actress)
Despite being the same size on the retail rack, all of these women still vary in shape. This is to show the variety in which all bodies are created. There is no denying that all these women are beautiful and successful in their own respect, and without conforming to the traditional Hollywood standards. At times it is hard for one to see their own body in a positive light, so by having this wide range of beautiful women in all shapes and sizes, there brings a sense of comfort in knowing that every size has it's own unique quality and beauty to it. Especially when their appearance is similar to ones own it creates the mindset of, "If she can do it, why can't I?" Sometimes women just need a little push when it comes to gaining confidence, and by having examples like these women listed, it might be just the influence a person needs in order to appreciate and love their own body. Women can empower other women in all aspects, and appearance is just one of the many ways.
