By Ariel Colhoun Passionate about increasing the sphere of influence for women & driving positive change.
Jameela Jamil is a self-proclaimed "FEMINIST-IN-PROGRESS she/her <3 I fight the people who profit from your shame. <3" - the description on her @jameelajamil Twitter account.
Jamil is leading the way for being proud of who you are and encouraging followers, social media influencers, and celebrities alike to stop airbrushing photos.
Our ingrained obsession with body image
Jamil is very candid about her past struggles with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (a mental disorder where you become obsessed with thinking about perceived flaws/defects in your appearance that may not even be noticed by others) and admits:
“I’m aware this may not seem that deep, or "brave" but it's a win for teenage and twenty something me who suffered with such obsessive body dysmorphia and fixation anything society deemed a flaw. So it's a little win for teenage anorexic me.” (see the full post below)
Recently Jamil wrote on her Twitter account:
"I know it’s hard because we are perpetually scrutinized and criticized in this industry, but I’m begging other influencers, actors, and models to join me in not allowing airbrushing. We have to stop setting standards for others that we ourselves don’t even meet. #letabitchlive ... We have to stop setting standards for others that we ourselves don’t even meet.”
She also posted a billboard picture for NBC’s “The Good Place” stating:
“Finally able to INSIST my image, even on billboards isn’t ever airbrushed. I get backfat in Every. Single. Bra. And I used to hide/bin so many photos because of "muffin tops." Double chins/ "imperfections" because I never saw them on people on TV.#freethebackfat #letabitchlive"
We love how Jamil is able to keep it real despite being in such a pressure-filled industry.
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