The downside of “Pretty Privilege”

Society has always been fixated on looks and appearance. This idea has become so widespread that “pretty privilege” describes having certain advantages because of your appearance. Although this privilege is sometimes desirable, it also has a dark side that many don’t talk about.

Recently actress Halle Berry addressed this unspoken event and highlighted her experiences of “pretty privileged things.” Berry, who is internationally recognized for her talent and undeniable beauty, spoke about the disadvantages of being part of an industry that focuses heavily on physical appearance, especially for women, in an interview with Fortune Magazine.

“I always knew I was more than this shell I walked around in,” Berry began. “I longed for someone to say something to me other than, ‘Oh God, you’re so pretty.’ I’ve longed to hear other words. I know I’m more than that.”

Her answer goes straight to the often-overlooked reality of beauty: When appearances take over a person’s identity, it ends up dwarfing everything else. For women in the industry, this pressure to achieve an unattainable and insecure look goes far beyond public admiration and becomes a professional necessity and a race against time. Berry emphasized this idea in her interview, pointing out unrealistic expectations within the industry.

“I find it a shame that as women we are told we have to find a way to stay young forever, as if we are not allowed to be human and do what we are naturally born to do. We are born to age and die, but somehow as women we must do the unthinkable,” she added.

This passion for youth and beauty creates a toxic culture in which natural aging is viewed as a flaw rather than a privilege, and is not limited to celebrities. In fact, social media increases this pressure as users feel compelled to create the “perfect” life in order to be validated and recognized by their peers. Another disadvantage of “pretty privilege” is that it can lead to stereotypes about these individuals, where people believe their lives have been without challenges, struggles, and insecurities.

However, while “pretty privilege” can have significant benefits for some, it can also leave a person trapped in a vicious cycle of objectification.

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