The Forest Whitaker Effect
Posted by Melissa Carter at 3/12/2010 8:28 AM 
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Tags: Forest Whitaker Tommy Flanagan eye Joaquin Phoenix Bert Show Q100 Tina Fey
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Tags: Forest Whitaker Tommy Flanagan eye Joaquin Phoenix Bert Show Q100 Tina Fey
But let's be honest. He's got a Lazy Lid over one eye.
This became a topic of conversation during our recent Oscar Party, and I'm bringing it up today since Mr. Whitaker has a new movie in theaters this weekend.
You may begin to get defensive at where I'm taking this. I have no problem with the fact that this fine actor has a Lazy Lid. My issue is that Hollywood would never allow a woman with the same unique facial characteristic to appear on screen without it being part of the role.
Other actors come to mind when it comes to distinguishing marks on their faces. Take Tommy Flanagan (Gladiator, Sin City) and Joaquin Phoenix:
Both have facial scars and haven't suffered in their careers because of it.
As my friends and I were analyzing the beautiful gowns on the Academy's red carpet, and how the glamorous female actors ranked in our fashion critique, we were forced to verbalize the double standard we were contributing to that night. Women have to be pretty to be taken seriously in Hollywood, while men's talent rises above any physical "flaws" they may have.
But there was one great leading lady that successfully took the stage at the Oscars, donning a scar of her own - Tina Fey.
Even though Tina Fey is taken seriously in Hollywood for her talent, I seriously doubt a woman with a much more noticeable facial scar would be on screen for very long if at all.
true. same goes with weight, hair loss, and other physical features.
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Can you imagine Angelina Jolie with a hunch back? This double standard sucks for women. Famous women in show business are under tremendous pressure that men will never have to face. Its no wonder why so many female celebrities surrender to plastic surgery.
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queen latifah has a scar on her forehead and she has been nominated for an oscar and mary j blige also has a scar. its harder to be successful in hollywood with facial flaws but definitely possible.
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