AMAZING!!! This quote gave me chills: “If the beauty standard is constantly changing, then I’d argue that it doesn’t really exist - and isn’t it exhausting to chase something that isn’t there?”
It is exhausting, we’re essentially on a hamster wheel, running around and around in pursuit of beauty but never actually getting anywhere because the standard is always changing so there is no end in sight. Phenomenal read! 🩷
Right?! Who even makes the rules? Who decided that rules were a thing? Especially with instagram and TikTok now, perfection is made to seem like something anyone can achieve when actually it’s a reality for no-one
I loved this it was such a great piece! I’ve had Ugly Betty on my watchlist for awhile now and I love how America Ferrara was in both Ugly Betty and Barbie
Thank you so much Angela!! You HAVE to watch Ugly Betty, it’s top tier.
Such a powerful line, and there are so many throughout the movie that make you think twice about the world we live in. I’m so happy you enjoyed the article!! ❤️❤️
Oh Soph 🥲 that’s unbelievably kind of you to say, I’m welling up!! So grateful that you read it and it made you feel something. That’s all we want as writers! 💕💕💕
Loved reading your Venn diagram analysis of Barbie & Betty, Ella! 🩷 Really interesting parallels to dive into, considering they seem so contrasting at first glance. And the marketing insights were an eyeopening perspective too.
Also a comfort to know that this was in the back of your brain for about a year - it really feels like stories roll around for a while in the background before making it out, doesn't it?!
Thank you Florentyna (beautiful name by the way!). I’m so pleased you liked it! 💗
Yes! I had the idea on the back burner for such a long time but couldn’t seem to find the right words or figure out the best way to convey what I was thinking. I love when the idea suddenly comes together and you’ve just got to sit down and write!!
AMAZING!!! This quote gave me chills: “If the beauty standard is constantly changing, then I’d argue that it doesn’t really exist - and isn’t it exhausting to chase something that isn’t there?”
It is exhausting, we’re essentially on a hamster wheel, running around and around in pursuit of beauty but never actually getting anywhere because the standard is always changing so there is no end in sight. Phenomenal read! 🩷
Thank you so much Madeline!! 💗
Right?! Who even makes the rules? Who decided that rules were a thing? Especially with instagram and TikTok now, perfection is made to seem like something anyone can achieve when actually it’s a reality for no-one
YES!!! the constant barrage of edited/filtered faces has given us only elevated already unrealistic standards!
I loved this it was such a great piece! I’ve had Ugly Betty on my watchlist for awhile now and I love how America Ferrara was in both Ugly Betty and Barbie
Thank you so much Ang!! So happy you enjoyed it 🫶🏻
great piece, ella!!!!
Thank you Rojeen!! So glad you enjoyed it :)
This was so good! Literally read it as soon as I woke up. I think it’s brilliant
Thank you so much for reading Mary!!
What a brilliant piece and I agree I love America Ferrara but actually have never seen Ugly Betty! 🫣 It’s now on my list!
I love that you included this quote because it’s one of my favorites from Barbie:
“Men hate women and women hate women. It’s the only thing we can all agree on.”
When I heard it, it absolutely gave me shivers because I knew exactly what she meant.
Such a great article, thank you for sharing this!!
Thank you so much Angela!! You HAVE to watch Ugly Betty, it’s top tier.
Such a powerful line, and there are so many throughout the movie that make you think twice about the world we live in. I’m so happy you enjoyed the article!! ❤️❤️
TAKE A BOW!!!! 😭 One of the best pieces I've ever, ever read on here. That last paragraph gave me literal goosebumps!
Oh Soph 🥲 that’s unbelievably kind of you to say, I’m welling up!! So grateful that you read it and it made you feel something. That’s all we want as writers! 💕💕💕
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Loved reading your Venn diagram analysis of Barbie & Betty, Ella! 🩷 Really interesting parallels to dive into, considering they seem so contrasting at first glance. And the marketing insights were an eyeopening perspective too.
Also a comfort to know that this was in the back of your brain for about a year - it really feels like stories roll around for a while in the background before making it out, doesn't it?!
Thank you Florentyna (beautiful name by the way!). I’m so pleased you liked it! 💗
Yes! I had the idea on the back burner for such a long time but couldn’t seem to find the right words or figure out the best way to convey what I was thinking. I love when the idea suddenly comes together and you’ve just got to sit down and write!!
This is such a fantastic read Ella. 😭👏🏼💕
Thank you so much Kristen!! I’m glad you liked it 💗
This is SO BRILLIANT. Why has no one thought to draw comparisons between Ugly Betty and Barbie before?! I am shook. 👏❤️
Thank you so much Lauren!!! Honestly I was thinking the same as I was writing it, it seems like such an obvious comparison!