Is There a ‘Skinny Apocalypse’ in Hollywood?

Lida Richardson

“I saw grace’s rec a few weeks ago and was like … this is something I’m going to have a LOT of feelings about. (Big content warning for eating disorders/discussion of fatphobia). I finally listened to it over the last two days (after seeing YET ANOTHER Diabolical Lies recommendation in Rayne Fisher-Quann’s excellent substack essay on “the perpetual present tense”), and I am feeling SO intellectuall”

grace murray

“genuinely always thinking about this diabolical lies podcast episode. worth a listen if you’re looking for a nuanced perspective on this “post-body positivity” era we seem to be in”

Robin Hollow Home

“This episode got me hooked on this podcast and really opened my eyes to how our worries about Ariana Grande’s body exist in the larger context of how we expect only women—not men—to be role models. The lady transitioned from a pop star to an Oscar nominated actress and I can’t imagine the pressure of fronting a BILLION DOLLAR franchise!”