Whats Cookin Good Lookin?

So I'm reading this amazing book called Action Professionally by Robert Cohen (great book for all potential actors). I read a section in chapter 1 called What You Will Need. The section was about looks.

Let’s face it. Your looks are important. I’m not going to be the regular voice and tell you that you need drop dead gorgeous looks to become a successful actor/ actress. The truth is, looks are a big part of it, but as wit can beat strength in a fight, talent can outshine looks, but not often.

What’s interesting is how much more looks matter for females than males. Especially when the majority of consumers of media products like magazines, online subscriptions, DVD’s and tickets to see plays and the ballet are females. What is it about women that make us feel like they can’t be successful without a sexy body and beautiful hair?

We can’t just blame the directors or even the writers of these movies and TV roles for making such degrading roles for women because they are in the business making money. I think the real person we need to look at is ourselves. I’m not going to make you admit it in public but don’t you support all these degrading roles? By buying movie tickets, purchasing their music? Wearing their clothing lines? My question to you is where do you stand? Are you a supporter? Or are you counter culture?

All I can say is; if you say that you’re counter culture, be counter culture, if you aren’t willing to give up some things for the greater good; accept the fact that you are a supporter of these degrading themes in media and live with it!

Blessings

J~Maali