Body Image Activist, Eating Disorders mamaVISION

Marie Claire dares to place an unairbrushed photo on the cover of their magazine. No one gives a rip, instead focuses on the fact that the model is nude.

I just went on a big long rampage on this story on WeAreTheRealDeal here (part 1) and here (part 2) , so I’ll give you guys a synopsis, along with some specific commentary I want to make specifically to this eating disordered community.

Here’s the gist of it:

1) Former Miss Universe, model Jennifer Hawkins poses on cover of Marie Claire.

2) Hawkins is commended by The Butterfly Association for her efforts to “raise awareness about eating disorders,” (how exactly, no one has been able to figure out).

3) Her unairbrushed photo* supposedly shows “a slightly dimpled thigh.” (I have yet to see it, so let’s do a Where’s Waldo to try and find it).

*a new concept in Magazine production where the model actually appears as a human being “as is.” No computerized program is used to eliminate any/all signs of life.

My point here is the following, which I need to spit out before I have a heart attack:

1) This model does not, in anyway whatsoever, represent the “normal, average” girl/woman — so don’t even START kidding yourself. We live in a demented world.

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Why does this bug me?

- Maybe because shes a mom…hello? your kids will grow up and see this.

- Maybe its because I thought she was a class
act and she sure as hell doesn’t have to pose for this semi-porn stuff.

-Maybe its because its just embarrassing to me. Isn’t true sexy-ness being modest and coy?

-Maybe its because Jen Aniston just did a similar stunt, so this seems to be becoming a trend for the 40 somethings.

-Maybe because it appears desperate.

Cindy, you still got it, you are in top shape and extraordinarily beautiful. No need to prove it since this is very apparent with your clothes ON.

-mV

Thanks for the tip on this from Stephanie at BISJ.

Photos to appear in Allure, run out and get your copy now!!