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Sarah Jessica Parker Responds to Maxim 'Unsexiest Woman' List Sarah Jessica Parker Dissects Maxim
How we wish we meant that literally.
A few months after the great minds at the lad mag Maxim voted Sarah Jessica Parker the "unsexiest woman in the world" and called her a "Barbaro-faced broad," she spoke out about it to Grazia magazine. "It's so brutal in a way, so filled with rage and anger," she says. "'Do I have big fake boobs, Botox and big lips? No. Do I fit some ideals and standards of some men writing in a men's magazine? Maybe not. Am I really the unsexiest women in the world? Wow! It's kind of shocking... It's condemnation, it's insane. What can I do? I guess you can't please all people." (Neither can Amy Winehouse, Sandra Oh, Madonna and Britney Spears, who also made the list. Yet Avril Lavigne makes the cover of the March issue. There is no accounting for taste.) How incredibly hurtful and mean-spirited this is. It's one thing to create meaningless 'most beautiful' lists but to deliberately target someone as being unsexy is just beyond tacky and tasteless. Is this really what makes for pop culture journalism nowadays? | |
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violator said: Sarah Jessica Parker Dissects Maxim
How we wish we meant that literally.
A few months after the great minds at the lad mag Maxim voted Sarah Jessica Parker the "unsexiest woman in the world" and called her a "Barbaro-faced broad," she spoke out about it to Grazia magazine. "It's so brutal in a way, so filled with rage and anger," she says. "'Do I have big fake boobs, Botox and big lips? No. Do I fit some ideals and standards of some men writing in a men's magazine? Maybe not. Am I really the unsexiest women in the world? Wow! It's kind of shocking... It's condemnation, it's insane. What can I do? I guess you can't please all people." (Neither can Amy Winehouse, Sandra Oh, Madonna and Britney Spears, who also made the list. Yet Avril Lavigne makes the cover of the March issue. There is no accounting for taste.) How incredibly hurtful and mean-spirited this is. It's one thing to create meaningless 'most beautiful' lists but to deliberately target someone as being unsexy is just beyond tacky and tasteless. Is this really what makes for pop culture journalism nowadays? That is pretty harsh. I think that some of the resentment towards Sarah Jessica Parker is because she's a fairly average looking woman who has had little to no cosmetic surgery who is extremely sucessful in a business that is all about looks. If I were her, I'd be damn proud of my unsexy Barbaro faced self. just sayin. | |
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I adore that woman I don't care what anybody says - she's cute & working w/ what she's got. Fuck Maxim | |
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She's Carrie fucking Bradshaw. Maxim needs to show some respect. You're right, this type of shit is tacky & tasteless. Shake it til ya make it | |
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They just shouldn't be allowed to do things like that list. Who does it benefit in the end? It's plain bitchiness and the worst thing is someone's getting paid to write it.
Is this really what makes for pop culture journalism nowadays?
Unfortunately, yes. Real journalism has gone down the drain. It's all about info-tainment now. | |
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purplesweat said: They just shouldn't be allowed to do things like that list. Who does it benefit in the end? It's plain bitchiness and the worst thing is someone's getting paid to write it.
Is this really what makes for pop culture journalism nowadays?
Unfortunately, yes. Real journalism has gone down the drain. It's all about info-tainment now. i think that P Diddy/Puff Daddy/Sean John/Whatever would call that bitchassness. bitchassness, indeed. | |
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I agree. This is such bullshit.
I mean, it would be one thing if they pointed out the most untalented person.. Janet Jackson would surely make that list I'm sure. But enough about Janet... But to call Sarah J. Parker the most unsexy woman ? WTF? What an interesting game men play to make us think we're the top of the food chain. The sexiest , prettiest, blondest, women are also classified as the dumb bimbos--oversexed pin up dolls unworthy of our respect. But when a woman displays a certain amount of talent, uniqueness, and dare I say it, strength--then we dissect her looks down to the point that we can turn her into the same lump of flesh we always want on our plates. They're not human beings anymore--they're just commodities. They're just bitches to be paraded around in 'best of show' for our entertainment. But isn't that all we ever wanted them to be? When we're not busy objectifying them we veil them in Burkas and religious oppression to shut them up, heaven forbid they express any ideas that point out just how shallow and ungodly our own are. Sarah J Parker isn't the ugly one in any of this. But she also isn't uniquely being singled out--the collective of men in all societies have always done this to women--and most of us wouldn't even get a second glance from her! . [Edited 3/24/08 21:29pm] | |
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I have to be honest with y'all....
I'd do Sarah. But then again, I was born in a perpetual state of horniness that has yet to alleviate the never-ending hard-on that I've been sporting in my pants, since the day that I hit puberty. Hell, ever since then, I've had to live my life with my penis strapped to the side of my leg, like a billy-club. It is for this reason ( combined with my willingness to engage in various acrobatic stunts in the dark with any Babaro-faced "villianess" ) that I have earned the sexual nom de faux of "Daredevil, the Man Without Fear". | |
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I adore Sarah Jessica Parker, her character "Carrie Bradshaw" has given me more pleasure then I could ever say. I as a straight women, I think she is gorgeous! The people at Maxim, need to take a good look at some episodes of Sex and the City, and look at her in her Manolo's and the "naked dress" she wore on here first date with Big. !! | |
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TheMightyCelestial said: I have to be honest with y'all....
I'd do Sarah. But then again, I was born in a perpetual state of horniness that has yet to alleviate the never-ending hard-on that I've been sporting in my pants, since the day that I hit puberty. Hell, ever since then, I've had to live my life with my penis strapped to the side of my leg, like a billy-club. It is for this reason ( combined with my willingness to engage in various acrobatic stunts in the dark with any Babaro-faced "villianess" ) that I have earned the sexual nom de faux of "Daredevil, the Man Without Fear". Your penis is needed in the war on crime. Don't join the Orgeanic 6. | |
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Mmmkay, so I remember her pre-SATC(I hate that show)and post-Square Pegs, that was her show right? Anyway, I don't agree with Maxim.
She aight. The fact is, her lame ass show only existed and her career is only alive because not only are there plenty of greasy industry men that think she's sexy(and who she's banged)but plenty of viewers find her attractive and like watching some random dude, woman, or elf slam her ass. They need to put Angelina's crackish ass on that list. | |
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If the media stops feeding fake ass images of how they think women should look we wouldn't have this problem.
clarification edit [Edited 3/24/08 23:18pm] | |
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Imago said: I agree. This is such bullshit.
I mean, it would be one thing if they pointed out the most untalented person.. Janet Jackson would surely make that list I'm sure. But enough about Janet... But to call Sarah J. Parker the most unsexy woman ? WTF? What an interesting game men play to make us think we're the top of the food chain. The sexiest , prettiest, blondest, women are also classified as the dumb bimbos--oversexed pin up dolls unworthy of our respect. But when a woman displays a certain amount of talent, uniqueness, and dare I say it, strength--then we dissect her looks down to the point that we can turn her into the same lump of flesh we always want on our plates. They're not human beings anymore--they're just commodities. They're just bitches to be paraded around in 'best of show' for our entertainment. But isn't that all we ever wanted them to be? When we're not busy objectifying them we veil them in Burkas and religious oppression to shut them up, heaven forbid they express any ideas that point out just how shallow and ungodly our own are. Sarah J Parker isn't the ugly one in any of this. But she also isn't uniquely being singled out--the collective of men in all societies have always done this to women--and most of us wouldn't even get a second glance from her! . [Edited 3/24/08 21:29pm] Truly awesome post | |
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Dance said: Mmmkay, so I remember her pre-SATC(I hate that show)and post-Square Pegs, that was her show right? Anyway, I don't agree with Maxim.
She aight. The fact is, her lame ass show only existed and her career is only alive because not only are there plenty of greasy industry men that think she's sexy(and who she's banged)but plenty of viewers find her attractive and like watching some random dude, woman, or elf slam her ass. They need to put Angelina's crackish ass on that list. Well, I'm not in any way surprised that this is a Dance post. Nor am I surprised you hate Sex and the City. Your post is contradicting itself. One minute you're saying Maxim is wrong for calling her that, then the next minute you're dissing her career and claiming her success is based on her screwing industry men. (Never mind the fact that she's been married for 11 years) And really, do you honestly think "greasy industry men" would keep a show that empowers women alive? I'd go so far as to say this list is a way to get at her because she's a strong, independent woman who doesn't seem to care much about how she looks and isn't your standard rake thin supermodel. In fact, any of the 5 unsexy women chosen fit that description. | |
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purplesweat said: Imago said: I agree. This is such bullshit.
I mean, it would be one thing if they pointed out the most untalented person.. Janet Jackson would surely make that list I'm sure. But enough about Janet... But to call Sarah J. Parker the most unsexy woman ? WTF? What an interesting game men play to make us think we're the top of the food chain. The sexiest , prettiest, blondest, women are also classified as the dumb bimbos--oversexed pin up dolls unworthy of our respect. But when a woman displays a certain amount of talent, uniqueness, and dare I say it, strength--then we dissect her looks down to the point that we can turn her into the same lump of flesh we always want on our plates. They're not human beings anymore--they're just commodities. They're just bitches to be paraded around in 'best of show' for our entertainment. But isn't that all we ever wanted them to be? When we're not busy objectifying them we veil them in Burkas and religious oppression to shut them up, heaven forbid they express any ideas that point out just how shallow and ungodly our own are. Sarah J Parker isn't the ugly one in any of this. But she also isn't uniquely being singled out--the collective of men in all societies have always done this to women--and most of us wouldn't even get a second glance from her! . [Edited 3/24/08 21:29pm] Truly awesome post He does knock out the occasional bit of brilliance, doesn't he...? | |
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violator said: purplesweat said: Truly awesome post He does knock out the occasional bit of brilliance, doesn't he...? | |
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I agree with Maxim. She's ugly as hell. Maybe we can go to the movies and cry together | |
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Volitan said: I agree with Maxim. She's ugly as hell.
That's cold blooded. What did hell ever do to you for you to make such a nasty comparison? | |
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Imago said: I agree. This is such bullshit.
I mean, it would be one thing if they pointed out the most untalented person.. Janet Jackson would surely make that list I'm sure. But enough about Janet... But to call Sarah J. Parker the most unsexy woman ? WTF? What an interesting game men play to make us think we're the top of the food chain. The sexiest , prettiest, blondest, women are also classified as the dumb bimbos--oversexed pin up dolls unworthy of our respect. But when a woman displays a certain amount of talent, uniqueness, and dare I say it, strength--then we dissect her looks down to the point that we can turn her into the same lump of flesh we always want on our plates. They're not human beings anymore--they're just commodities. They're just bitches to be paraded around in 'best of show' for our entertainment. But isn't that all we ever wanted them to be? When we're not busy objectifying them we veil them in Burkas and religious oppression to shut them up, heaven forbid they express any ideas that point out just how shallow and ungodly our own are. Sarah J Parker isn't the ugly one in any of this. But she also isn't uniquely being singled out--the collective of men in all societies have always done this to women--and most of us wouldn't even get a second glance from her! . [Edited 3/24/08 21:29pm] Nothing but the truth! | |
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She is awful to look at- from these eyes anyway. She'd be near the top of a similar list if I made one. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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it really shows how limited some ppl think.
Actually...LOOKS and sex appeal don't necessarily go hand in hand. I've met quite a few unattractive men and women who are sexy as hell. This is mean-spirited. Sarah is cute. I think people are so use to plastic looking people nowadays that just a regular chick gets instantly labeled as UGLY. She's not ugly and I think she pulls off "sexy" pretty well. | |
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Rhondab said: it really shows how limited some ppl think.
Actually...LOOKS and sex appeal don't necessarily go hand in hand. I've met quite a few unattractive men and women who are sexy as hell. This is mean-spirited. Sarah is cute. I think people are so use to plastic looking people nowadays that just a regular chick gets instantly labeled as UGLY. She's not ugly and I think she pulls off "sexy" pretty well. | |
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Rhondab said: it really shows how limited some ppl think.
Actually...LOOKS and sex appeal don't necessarily go hand in hand. I've met quite a few unattractive men and women who are sexy as hell. This is mean-spirited. Sarah is cute. I think people are so use to plastic looking people nowadays that just a regular chick gets instantly labeled as UGLY. She's not ugly and I think she pulls off "sexy" pretty well. Can't someone simply find her "ugly"? And obnoxious? Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: Rhondab said: it really shows how limited some ppl think.
Actually...LOOKS and sex appeal don't necessarily go hand in hand. I've met quite a few unattractive men and women who are sexy as hell. This is mean-spirited. Sarah is cute. I think people are so use to plastic looking people nowadays that just a regular chick gets instantly labeled as UGLY. She's not ugly and I think she pulls off "sexy" pretty well. Can't someone simply find her "ugly"? And obnoxious? I have to know - how is she "obnoxious"?? We all have our tastes so it's not necessarily a problem that you personally find her "ugly", but to put it in a magazine is another story - THAT is "obnoxious" | |
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Thats messed up. | |
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I think the reaction to the Maxim list is reasonable. She's not ugly. Whether SJP matches Maxim's or the average male's ideal of beauty is irrelevant. She's someone whose decades-long career in Hollywood is the sort of thing most "it girls" today hope to have but probably won't.
As for Maxim, this was just their way of playing to their audience and maintaining their spot in a dubious pile of frat-boy mags. They likely set out to create some controversy with this. They'll do it again, in part because Parker dignified it with a response. | |
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I don't think she's ugly at all. I saw her in person a couple of years back and she's a very pretty girl and she works with what she has and does it well. My uncle and aunt would agree with this article. They told me that they thought she had a horse face and this was shortly after I saw her, so I thought of them when I read this article. All those list are meaningless and stupid. It's a ploy to get people to buy their magazines and it works. Sad but true. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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Ex-Moderator | I think she's gorgeous.
Maxim are meanies. |
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i wonder if she caught what she was called in Family Guy:
"the FCC lets SJP on tv and she looks like a foot" cold ass seth she's definitely gorgeous, not your typical beauty but still gorgeous. | |
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and may i add, photogenic to a tee | |
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