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Melissa McCarthy Says Someone Actually Asked About Her ‘Tremendous Size’ in an Interview

In a new interview with InStyle magazine, Melissa McCarthy opens up about the body-shaming she experienced early on in her career. After her breakout role in 2011’s Bridesmaids, the actress says she became a target for offensive questions at press junkets. During one instance, McCarthy recalls a journalist flat-out calling her “grotesque.” “Years ago, I…

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White Influencers Appearing Black Is the Instagram Trend No One Asked For

For centuries, black women’s physical features have been seen as undesirable because of our inability to conform with “mainstream,” Eurocentric beauty standards. And yet, time and time again, when a famous white woman adopts those features endemic to women of color, it’s considered “cool,” “pretty,” or “trendy.” The debate is nothing new. Just look at…

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