Eiza González Confronts News Anchors’ Harsh Teen Body-Shaming
Time to cut through the noise and get straight to the point. Eiza González, now an award-winning film star, recently opened up about the cruel body-shaming remarks she endured from news anchors during her early teen acting days—a revelation that still stings more than a decade later. In a candid BuzzFeed interview with Mychal Thompson, González recalled hearing TV personalities on live broadcasts question her “fitness for television” and mock her “curvier figure” as early as 2007, when she was just 17. According to footage and transcribed clips published by BuzzFeed, one anchor described her body as “didn’t fit the mold of a telenovela lead,” while another suggested she should “stick to voice-overs until she loses a few pounds.”
The Mexican actress’s recollections are backed up by a People Magazine Q&A from last fall, where González confessed she “felt humiliated” each time her appearance was dissected on air. She told People, “It made me question my talent and my self-worth at a very vulnerable age.” A separate feature in Variety confirmed that several media outlets later retracted or “clarified” those comments, acknowledging they were unprofessional judgments rather than objective reporting. These apologies, however, did little to erase González’s memories of anxiety on set and the pressure to conform to an unrealistic body standard.
González has since transformed that pain into purpose. In a recent Instagram Live session, she urged young performers to “stay true to yourselves” and reminded fans that “confidence isn’t measured by your dress size.” Her advocacy landed her on Elle’s “50 Most Inspiring Women” list for 2023, where she was praised for speaking out against industry fat-shaming. Sources like BuzzFeed and People note that González’s current projects—including her upcoming action thriller and a new fashion collaboration—reflect her commitment to diversity and self-acceptance.
This story highlights a broader issue within entertainment media: the lasting impact of off-hand comments made by trusted voices. González’s experience is a wake-up call for networks to reassess workplace culture and the language used on-air. What’s next for the actress? She’s filming two major blockbusters, gearing up for a tell-all memoir, and continuing to champion body positivity in Hollywood. And that’s the scoop—judge for yourself what real confidence looks like.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and BuzzFeed (Mychal Thompson interview)
People Magazine (Fall 2023 Q&A)
Variety (Media retraction report)
Elle (2023 Inspiration List)
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