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Rosario Dawson On Airbrushing: “None Of Us Look Like That!”

Jessica WakemanJuly 28, 2011 //

“I’m constantly telling girls all the time everything is airbrushed, everything is retouched to the point it’s not even asked. None of us look like that. … It’s a form of violence in the way that we look at women and the way we expect them to look and be for what sake? Not for health, survival, not for enjoyment of life, but just so you could look pretty.”

—Rosario Dawson talks body image and airbrushing in Shape magazine. She also said that she lost a lot of weight to play Mimi in “Rent” because her character was supposed to be a dope addict with AIDS. But instead of telling her she looked sick, the actress said she got tons of compliments. “I remember everyone asking what did you do to get so thin? You looked great,” she said. “I looked emaciated.” Oh, Rosario, I love you so. [CNN] Keep reading »

UPDATE: Paul Rudd Grab’s Eva Mendes’ Boob; Rosario Dawson Grabs Paul’s Crotch

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comMarch 1, 2011 //

UPDATE: Since they happen so quickly before the Oscars, the Independent Spirit Awards don’t usually get a ton of press. And so we will just bring you the weird-light (yeah, I can’t quite call it a highlight) of the awards ceremony. As Paul Rudd and Eva Mendes were presenting an award for Best Screenplay, Eva explained that the two had planned a bit that got cut for time wherein “Paul was going to grab my tits, and you guys were going to shocked, horrified, and laugh hysterically.” For good measure, Paul cupped one of her boobs anyway. As they continued with the presentation, and Paul read the names of the nominees, Rosario Dawson jumped on stage and grabbed Paul’s crotch. Grabbed and squeezed. Yes, really—this happened. Keep reading »

Rosario Dawson Blasts Looks-Obsessed Hollywood

Jessica WakemanJanuary 11, 2011 //

“My whole job is mostly about feeling like I am discriminated against because I am a woman. It is completely OK to [discriminate] outright and out loud — it is wild, but I deal with it. I feel like being an actress, being told to lose weight and be younger — it’s crazy, but it is part and parcel of the game. To say that looks or age or sex doesn’t matter is ridiculous. But I feel lucky in that every single woman pretty much on the planet has to deal with that sense of how she looks, portrays herself, and this and that. We are scrutinized and compared and all of that kind of stuff. That is kind of what it is to be a woman, unfortunately, still to this day. Even with the coups of feminism we are still there. But at least every other woman is going through that. It’s not something extra special that I have to go through. It is just part of my job.”

— “Unstoppable” actress Rosario Dawson on Hollywood holding women like her under a microscope. While it’s true that it’s an image-conscious business for all actors and actresses, it’s no secret that the pressure is especially intense for women. [Daily Telegraph] Keep reading »

Rosario Dawson Talks Barbie Boobs On “Conan”

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comNovember 17, 2010 //


Conan O’Brien has one of our favorite actresses sitting down on his couch tonight—the awesome Rosario Dawson. Check her out above, talking about dissecting eyeballs. They’re apparently “slippery” and the lens in the retina looks like “Barbie fake boobs.” Is it just me, or does Conan seem a little squeamish talking about this? [Team Coco] Keep reading »

Celebrity Activist We Love: Rosario Dawson

Courtney MartinSeptember 8, 2010 //

At a time when young celebrities are often ridiculed for their criminal hijinks and pseudo-activism, it’s important to remember that there are folks in Hollywood who actually want to use their celebrity for good. Take actress Rosario Dawson. Keep reading »