"You look how you look," "Be comfortable. What are you going to do? Be hungry every single day to make other people happy? That's just dumb."
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I'm never going to starve myself for a part. I don't want little girls to be like, 'Oh, I want to look like Katniss, so I'm going to skip dinner.' That's something I was really conscious of during training, when you're trying to get your body to look exactly right. I was trying to get my body to look fit and strong-not thin and underfed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Promoting a healthy body image, this quote emphasizes the importance of strength over thinness.
Jennifer Lawrence expresses her commitment to portraying a healthy body image by prioritizing strength and fitness over being thin. She highlights her awareness of the influence her role can have on young girls, urging them not to resort to unhealthy habits, such as starvation, in pursuit of an idealized appearance. This perspective is essential in fostering self-acceptance and promoting overall well-being.
Themes
HealthBody ImageStrengthSelf-AcceptanceRole Model
In practice
Example use cases
During a wellness seminar, this quote can be used to encourage positive body image among young attendees.
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As hard as it is and as tired as I am, I force myself to get dinner at least once a week with my girlfriends, or have a sleepover. Otherwise my life is just work.
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This is hilarious. First, people say how so many actresses in Hollywood look anorexic, and now they are criticizing me for looking normal. Body images are too often adopted by young girls and women - thanks to what they are constantly being shown as being attractive.
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