A few years ago, an Anglicism gradually established itself in France: the body shaming. To be translated into the language of Molière as “ body shame », this practice widely spread on social networks consists of violently humiliating a person based on their physical appearance. THE body shaming has many variations, like thefat shaming or even slut shaming. Now some people also face the botox shaming. Why? « Imagine the following situation: you are in a discussion group and the topic of Botox comes up. Everyone has an opinion, and most people pass judgment by shaming those who have decided to change their appearance », summed up the American blogger Mindy Wender in an article called Botox, injections and plagues.
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« It’s time to stop shaming women »
The botox shaming is a phenomenon that can affect everyone, but nevertheless receives significant media coverage when it concerns a female celebrity. For several weeks, actress Audrey Fleurot has been singled out for allegedly touching her face after the broadcast of a video of her at Paris Fashion Week. “ I didn’t even recognize her because she’s so botoxed, it’s sad », Underlined a user on Instagram. Comfortable with this subject, the star of HPIhad however regretted a form of ageism directed against actresses. “ Inside, I am the same as I was 20 years old. But the gap with the person you are physiologically and what society tells you is very confusing. We are hard on actresses: they are not allowed to age and, at the same time, they must not have surgery “, she confided to theParisian. And to assure without complex: “ If, one day, I want to have a facelift, I will, because I think it’s cool to feel better about yourself. I even gave one to my mother! Afterwards, the face must move without becoming a creature. »
American singer Jennifer Lopez has also been confronted with these kinds of comments on several occasions. Questioned on social networks by people accusing her of having used botulinum toxin, the woman who recently divorced Ben Affleck decided to step up to the plate: “ For the 500 millionth time, I have never had Botox or other injectables or surgery! But above all I want us to stop shaming women with or without botox. Stop putting others down, this will help you stay young and beautiful too! » A fatigue shared by the actress Courteney Cox, as she had made known in the show Running Wild With Bear Grylls in 2016: « There’s real pressure to maintain your physique, not just because of fame, but being a woman in this business. Getting older isn’t the easiest thing. […] People can be really mean now that there’s all this social media. »
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Botox shaming: a phenomenon that also affects men, like Zac Efron
The botox shaming can also affect famous men. Thus, for many years, Zac Efron’s features have continued to spill ink. Criticized by some for allegedly having had cosmetic surgery, the star of High School Musical had explained that he had been forced to have an operation following a domestic accident: while walking at home, he had hit a granite fountain a few years ago after slipping. “ He lost consciousness, and remembers waking up with his chin bone hanging out of his face. », Underlined the magazine Men’s Healthin October 2022. And the main interested party to complete by indicating “ the masseter muscle just got bigger » after the operation.
The 36-year-old actor also decided to make fun of the rumors about him in the film The Underside of the Familyavailable on Netflix. While he was talking with his playing partner, Nicole Kidman, he made a dig at people who suspected him of having modified his face, but also his body: “ People thought my quads weren’t real, that they were implants. People magazine even wrote a super detailed four page article about my so-called surgery. They called me the quad king. » And added: “ It’s not that funny actually, I put them on trial, because they’re real people, they move like real people. »
