As if we needed another reason to love the legend that is Beyoncé, but the latest information revealed about her has reignited our adoration for the singer once again.
Not only is Queen Bey a music icon, but she’s also a strong advocate for body confidence, as it was just revealed that she commissioned some promo artwork to be redesigned because she looked ” too skinny”.
Think back to 2002 when the third installment of the Austin Powers the film was released. As you will recall, Beyoncé starred as Foxxy Cleopatra in the hit hit – Austin Powers in Goldmember – but the slash singer actor wasn’t happy with the way his body was altered in one of the movie posters.
“While filming, someone brought her a poster that would promote the film,” makeup artist Kate Biscoe said. Vulture to mark the comedy’s 20th anniversary. “He showed it to her, like, ‘Do you like her?’ And she was kind of like, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘What is it?'”
Kate continued, “She said, ‘You’ve made me too skinny. That’s not me.’ Then she made this hourglass shape. And he said, ‘Okay, we’ll fix that’ .”
Referencing the heavy airbrushing and editing of women’s bodies that was often seen in the 2000s, the makeup artist continued, “She left to go do the scene, and I looked at her and I I smiled, like, ‘Is this the first time you ‘has any actress ever asked to enlarge her body?’ He was like, ‘Yes. It’s going to cost me thousands of dollars, but I’m going to do it’.”
Remember though, all bodies are beautiful – as long as you are happy and healthy!
If you are worried about your own health or that of someone else you can contact Beat, the UK eating disorder charity, 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677 or beatingdisorders.org.uk.
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