August 31, 2024 07:18 pm IST
The Venice Film Festival took a controversial turn when Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman faced a wave of body shaming online following their appearances.
Being a public figure has its advantages and disadvantages. While fame can open doors and bring recognition, it also exposes celebrities to a relentless and often cruel spotlight. Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman’s arrival at the 81st Venice International Film Festival was overshadowed by an unfortunate trend: body shaming. Both actresses, admired for their previous roles and distinctive styles, became targets of unwarranted criticism. The online response to their appearances was marked by harsh and insensitive comments, reflecting a worrying aspect of celebrity culture.
Nicole made a stunning entrance at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, capturing everyone’s attention. In her first appearance at the event, she graced the red carpet for the premiere of her film Baby girl in a stunning two-tone dress from Schiaparelli’s Fall/Winter 2024 Haute Couture collection.
The anonymity of the internet often encourages people to make disparaging comments that they might not say in person. Nicole’s appearance became the target of these comments. “Beautiful, but sickly thin,” one fan said in a post about her appearance. Others followed suit with a series of comments about her figure.
Similarly, the same was seen in most of Angelina’s social media posts. Angelina took center stage as she headlined the biopic of famed opera star Maria Callas. Channeling the essence of the iconic diva, Angelina made a dramatic entrance on the red carpet, sporting a stone-hued chiffon draped asymmetrical gown and faux fur stole by designer Tamara Ralph, one of her trusted collaborators.
Once again, fans flocked to the comments section of nearly every post documenting her red carpet moment, focusing on her hands. “Eeeeewwwwe those stringy veiny arms. I’m over her. Meh,” said one.
Despite their status and achievements, Angelina and Nicole were victims of this form of online abuse, which highlights a broader problem within the entertainment industry. It is vital to stop criticizing appearances and start valuing people’s talent and contributions. What do you think about this?
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