There is a saying “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”, any human being male or female physical appearance should not be devalued to portray or define her worth. It’s very essential to focus on the person’s positivity, achievements and the goodwill they have brought to life.
However, since this assignment is assigned to me I’ll highlight the women who are portrayed as ugly due to their behavior after they have hurt the sentiments of people.
Let’s delve into ten such women who portray these qualities:
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Camilla Parker – Bowles:
Camilla Parker-Bowles is also known as Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall. She is the second wife of Charles, whose first wife was the beautiful Lady Diana. As The Duchess of Cornwall, she has exceptionally supported various charitable causes and organizations.
The word “ugly” perfectly depicts her, as many people believe she ruined the lives of Lady Diana and Charles by indulging in their lives and ruining their happy lives. This has always brought attention and sympathy for Lady Diana as she was betrayed by Charles.
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Rosie O’Donnell:
Rosie O’Donnell is a talented individual who has made significant contributions to the field of the entertainment industry. She is the winner of 11 Emmy Awards and had a successful career in comedy and television. Moreover, she was a vocal advocate for social justice and LGBTQ rights.
However, what brings ugliness to her character is the disputes and controversies with several celebrities like Barbara Walter and Donald Trump. She has also been criticized for her TV show content and her vague comedic energy. These elements hinder her progressive positive side.
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Janet Reno:
Janet Reno was an American attorney, one of the first women who made history as Attorney General. She was born in 1938 in Miami, Florida. She graduated from Cornell University and later Harvard Law School. She is known to have overseen extremely high-profile cases that include the Elian Gonzalez custody dispute and made a remarkable contribution to future generations to pursue law and politics. However, her appearance was subject to harmful criticism by John McCain in 1998. This negative comment reflected sexism and misogyny.
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Kathy Burke:
Kathy Burke was a renowned English actress and theatre director. She is remembered to date due to her versatile character and impressive performance. She started with minor roles in theatre along with prominent performers. Later, she made a remarkable breakthrough by debuting her show “French and Saunders”.
The genre of this show showcased her comedic talents and skills. She has contributed a lot to the comedy and theatre industry. Her remarkable career serves as a testament to her dedication, creativity and passion. Kathy Burke has faced a lot of criticism about her appearance including her weight, facial features and appearance.
- Rhea Perlman:
Rhea Perlman was a talented actress, who is remarkably renowned for her exceptional involvement in the entertainment industry. She has made many performances that made her win the title and Emmy award. Her iconic performance in the role of Carla Tortelli from the sitcom “Cheers” has earned her widespread respect and recognition around the world.
Her various other films include Matilda, Taxi, Hung and The Mindy Project. Rhea’s remarkable career serves as a testament to her talent and dedication. Rhea Perlman faced criticism and a lot of backlash about her appearance throughout her career. She was height-shamed while many people made fun of her aged appearance.
Despite all that, Rhea Perlman focused on her career and confidently showcased her talent to the world.
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Whoopi Goldberg:
Whoopi Goldberg was an American actress, comedian and DJ who is renowned for her exceptional performances and acting skills. Whoopi’s life is full of tragic moments as she became a single mother at a very young age and struggled with drug addiction.
However, the tragedies didn’t stop her and she became a re-acclaimed actress that had earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also bagged other prominent awards for her acting skills. She has won Emmy awards and a Grammy award for her performance.
Moreover, she is a renowned pioneering figure in being a vocal advocate for social justice and gender equality. Goldberg faced criticism and a lot of negative criticism about her appearance throughout her career. She was targeted with misogynistic and sexist comments while many people made fun of her aged appearance.
Despite all that, Whoopi Goldberg focused on her career and confidently showcased her talent to the world.
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Cher:
Cher also known as Cherilyn Sarkisian was a renowned Armenian-American actress and singer. Her career spans over six decades, and she remarkably cemented her place in the industry by achieving success in music, television and film. She was born on 20th May 1946, to an Armenian-American family. Her features are distinguished due to which she has been part of a lot of negative comments about her physical appearance. However, Cher has been vocal and open about her plastic surgeries which include nose job and facelifts. She also opened up about her struggles with acceptance of unique features and took a lot of time for her to accept them. Cher’s legacy inspires people to self-love themselves by empowering women to be confident about themselves.
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Helen Clark:
Helen Clark is a renowned figure in politics. She has served as New Zealand’s Prime Minister from 1999 to 2008. Her strong leadership skills paved the way for her to be one of Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women.
However, Clark has faced criticism and a lot of negative feedback about her appearance throughout her career. While her physical appearance is subjective, it is important to focus on her intelligence, diplomacy and leadership skills that brought her to power.
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Sandra Bernhard:
Sandra Bernhard was an American entertainer renowned for her versatile personality and talents. She has had a lasting impact on the entertainment industry as a comedian, actress, author and singer. In 1970, she rose to fame and became a stand-up comedian by using her humourous fearless critics of politics and celebrities.
She was a close friend of Madonna which further added to her presence and fame in popular culture. She is remarkably remembered due to her wit and humor. However, Bernhard has faced criticism and a lot of negative feedback about her appearance and comedy style throughout her career.
Many people thought her comedy style was too abrasive and narcissistic. Moreover, she was also accused of being bitter and mean.
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Jocelyn Wildenstein:
Jocelyn Wildenstein was a wealthy socialite. She became famous and gained popularity due to numerous cosmetic surgeries. Many people started criticizing her and named her with many weird names one such name was “The Cat Woman”. Her appearance is very subjective, according to her, she underwent cosmetic surgeries because her billionaire husband suggested it.
Her procedures included various aesthetic changes like eye lifts, facial reconstruction, lip injections and skin tightening. These procedures disgustingly cost around $4 million. The story of Jocelyn Wildenstein raises a lot of questions regarding beauty standards.
Extreme cosmetic surgery ruins the natural appearance that we inherit from our lineage. Hence, it’s important to accept the features we have. The first rule is the self-acceptance of one’s feature. Minor surgeries should be taken to enhance the features but extreme surgical repair of facial features ruins the features and appearance.
