Popular Teen Model Shares Courageous Photo To Shame Modelling Industry

It’s safe to conclude that teen model Barbie Ferreira has made a big impact in 2016. Earlier in the year she showed us that she’s got nothing to hide, when taking part in a Photoshop-free ad campaign called #AerieREAL. And now she has returned- this time teaching us all to be confident in ourselves, while calling out the fashion industry for its awful double standards.

This all started when the 19-year-old posted a photo of her stretch marks to Instagram, sticking with the theme of having nothing to hide and being proud of one’s appearance. While many of her fans were quick to praise her for the courage she showed, she posted again later that day to discuss an incident that happened to her on the set of a photoshoot.

Teen Model Modelling Industry #2

Barbie wrote:

After I posted the picture of my stretch marks, not even a few hours later I was stood naked at work in front of strangers (super vulnerable position) and got asked what was wrong with my hips.. Pointing at my stretch marks. By a woman.

She added:

Id be lying through my teeth if I didn’t say micro-aggressions like this don’t happen on the daily for me in this industry. And like I always do, I choke back the tears and keep going like nothing happened.

Teen Model Modelling Industry #3

Ferreira explained that those who work within the industry still have not fallen in line with the body positivity movement, which she has been working tirelessly to promote.

She said:

This industry is not cute, never has been. I don’t want to sell you this idea that all these brands are so body positive when it’s so few that actually represent what women look like not just an idealized version of a thick girl (like they try to do to me.)

She added:

girls are not treated like people in this industry !! At all !!

Teen Model Modelling Industry #4

Barbie also went on to claim that the industry have been forcing runway models who put on even one inch of weight around their hips to ‘starve themselves’.

She said:

“Not only the consumer is being told they’re not good enough – even the girls in the pictures are given the same shit”

Many props to Barbie for having the confidence to speak on what many of us are thinking. Hopefully this horrific attitude from the modelling industry towards curvier models and people in general will change sooner rather than later. We don’t need another generation of young women who are miserable because they feel they need to conform to standards of beauty that aren’t even real.

25 Celebrities Who Got Away With Major Crimes Thanks To Top Defense Lawyers

Some criminal defense attorneys are able to work miracles. With the right group of attorneys, it is possible to get out of nearly any type of crime. As long as you've got the money to hire a good lawyer you can even get out of murder. Being famous helps too. Don't believe it? Check out these 25 celebrities who just received a slap on the wrist for breaking the law, when they should have done jail time! #1 and #2 were found not guilty of murder even though they had evidence!

"Snoop Dogg was arrested and put on trial in connection with the death of Philip Woldermariam, a member of a rival gang, after his bodyguard McKinley Lee shot and killed him back in 1993. Even though the rapper had been driving the vehicle from which the shooting commenced, Snoop and his bodyguard were acquitted of murder charges on the grounds of self-defense thanks to their dream team of lawyers." One of the defense lawyers was super attorney David Kenner. As long as you're a famous rapper, you can obviously get out of murder. Congratulations Snoopy.




Slide 1 of 25 - For the next slide, scroll down and click "Next Page".

#24 Justin Bieber

Bieber has certainly caused a great deal of trouble in his short career. This guy got Bieber out of some hefty charges including vandalism and assault. His lawyer, Roy Black, has been there and done that when it comes to representing celebrities. He's worked with Joe Francis, Peter Max and William Kennedy Smith. What will he do next?

Slide 2 of 25 - For the next slide, scroll down and click "Next Page".

#23 Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg was arrested for beating up a blind man and nearly killing him. He recently showed extremely cockiness when he sought out a pardon. Of course, the prosecution lawyer, Judith Beals, insists he didn't deserve it and he was able to escape the charge without doing any jail time. Beating a man blind is certainly non-reprehensible.

Slide 3 of 25 - For the next slide, scroll down and click "Next Page".