Jen on the pressures of Hollywood
As notorious as the difficulties of public notoriety are, pressures from within the entertainment industry and the press demand even more, and occasionally more than one can handle. Jen, however, is pragmatic and level-headed in her approach to navigating the challenge of remaining true to yourself in a town that demands model perfection and eternal youth.
As we know, Jen has recently faced a great deal of plastic surgery speculation following a procedure to correct a deviated septum. While this procedure had a medical purpose, Jen has never claimed to be adamantly opposed to plastic surgery; rather, she emphasizes restraint and good taste. From Allure, February 2004:
Would she ever consider plastic surgery when . . . well . . . she really does have something to complain about? “Absolutely,” she answers immediately. “I think growing old should be done gracefully, though. There are some women who shall remain nameless who have gone way too far. Some of them look like the Grinch. They look like they’re snorkeling with the snorkels still stuck in their mouths. I haven’t done the Botox thing . . . yet. Something frightens me about injecting botulism into my brain cavity. I love expression showing in my face. But G-d knows I could use it. See, right here,” she says, lifting her bangs and showing me a deep crease that runs across her forehead. “Sure, I’d have a face lift,” she continues, fluffing her bangs again. “But I also might love growing old. Right now I love what’s happening to my body.”
Weight is also a tricky topic, as many women, Jen included, do not achieve the appearance that the industry demands without a lot of hard work. After years of struggle, though, Jen has achieved a balanced outlook, and is healthy in both mind and body. As she has very succinctly put it:
You’re damned if you’re too thin and you’re damned if you’re too heavy. According to the press I’ve been both. It’s impossible to satisfy everyone and I suggest we all stop trying.
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