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26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Celeb Women Discuss Objectification And "Male Gaze"
Throughout history, a woman's status has often (and sadly) been based on her looks. From Old Hollywood stars to the celebs of today, many of our favorite famous women have simply been viewed as objects. However, in the past few decades, we have started to realize just how much the "male gaze" has dominated women's lives and our culture at large... Fortunately, many celeb women have taken it upon themselves to speak out about their experiences with the "male gaze" to shed light on the misogyny that still permeates society. From Sydney Sweeney to Demi Moore, here's 11 famous women who've spoken out about being objectified throughout their careers: Sydney Sweeney: In 2024, Sydney Sweeney's comments from an interview with Variety magazine went viral when she discussed how she feels the public views her: "People feel connected and free to be able to speak about me in whatever way they want, because they believe that I've signed my life away. That I'm not on a human level anymore, because I'm an actor. That these characters are for everybody else, but then me as Sydney is not for me anymore." She continued, "It's this weird relationship that people have with me that I have no control or say over."So, people were surprised on May 29, 2025, when Dr. Squatch announced their collaboration with the Euphoria star to create "Bathwater Bliss" — a limited edition run of soap bars containing drops of her bathwater. In the Instagram announcement, the company stated the soap smelled like "Morning Wood" and that it was produced "Because y'all wouldn't stop asking." (Sweeney's first collaboration with the company was in October 2024.) In a press release for the collab, the 27-year-old stated, "When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it, or turn it into a bar of Dr. Squatch soap. It's weird in the best way, and I love that we created something that's not just unforgettable, it actually smells incredible and delivers like every other Dr. Squatch product I love. Hopefully, this helps guys wake up to the realities of conventional personal care products and pushes them towards natural." Sabrina Carpenter: On June 11, 2025, fans were thrilled when Sabrina Carpenter announced the follow-up album to her 2024 megahit, Short n' Sweet, on Instagram; however, the excitement quickly turned to controversy due to the album's cover. The album, called Man's Best Friend, shows Carpenter on her hands and knees while an unseen (seemingly) male figure yanks her of the online discourse has revolved around whether the album art is satirical or simply degrading to women in general, leading one X user to ask, "Does she [Carpenter] have a personality outside of sex?" Carpenter shared the tweet and responded, "girl yes and it is goooooood." This isn't the first time Carpenter's artistic choices have made headlines as both her live performances of the hit "Juno," in which she simulates different sex positions onstage and her infamously raunchy "Nonsense" outros, such as this one she used at Coachella in 2024: "Made his knees so weak, had to spread mine/He's drinking my bathwater like it's red wine /Coachella, see you back here when I headline," have sparked debate. Scarlett Johansson: Since Black Widow's MCU debut in 2010's Iron Man 2, there has been much debate over whether or not Marvel has objectified its female heroes, despite portraying them as powerful characters on their 2021, during promotional interviews for Black Widow's standalone film, Johansson spoke about her character's previous hyper-sexualization: "While [Iron Man 2] was really fun and had a lot of great moments in it, the character is so sexualised, you know?" She continued, "[She is] really talked about like she's a piece of something, like a possession or a thing or whatever – like a piece of ass, really. And Tony even refers to her as something like that at one point…'I want some.''The Marriage Story actor was seemingly referring to the scene in which Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark flips through photos of the superhero (including one of her in lingerie) before saying, 'I want one." She added, "Maybe at that time, that actually felt like a compliment. You know what I mean? Because my thinking was different … My own self-worth was probably measured against that type of comment [but], like a lot of young women, you come into your own and you understand your own self-worth." Ariana Grande: Ariana Grande is another celebrity woman who has faced and publicly addressed misogyny on multiple 2015, amid speculation about her romantic status after her breakup with rapper Big Sean, Grande penned an essay on X (formerly known as Twitter), where she addressed the "misogyny" and unrelenting "double standards" for women in the public eye, writing: "I meant what I said about not being Sean's ex is that I am tired of living in a world where women are mostly referred to as a man's past, present or future." She continued, 'If a woman TALKS about sex openly ... she is shamed! But if a man talks or RAPS freely about all the women (or more commonly used 'bitches' / hoes' ... how lovely) he's had ... he is regaled." A year later, the "Dangerous Woman" singer detailed a "sick" encounter she had with one of her then-boyfriend Mac Miller's fans. The encounter began when a fan approached her and Miller in their car and spoke to them through the window, letting Miller know how much he admired the rapper, before looking at Grande and allegedly stating, "Ariana is sexy as hell, man; I see you, I see you hitting that!" Ali Larter: Ever since the Taylor Sheridan-written Landman premiered in November 2024, the show has been thoroughly critiqued regarding its portrayal of female characters, with reviews titled "Man, does this new Taylor Sheridan drama hate women" and "Where Are the Believable Female Characters in Landman?"NPR's Eric Deggans deemed women in the show to be written as "mostly empty caricatures," claiming, "It's tough to imagine drafting actresses as amazing as...[Ali] Larter, only to leave them playing caricatures and male fantasies. So I'm hoping Sheridan will accept the challenge of creating female characters who exist outside the male gaze – beyond empty tropes, oversized emotionalism and calculated reflections of male energy." In June 2025, Larter opened up to the Hollywood Reporter, about her feelings towards the criticism, "I'm also like, 'Objectify me. C'mon.' Nobody's putting me in a position that I'm not comfortable being in. I have two children. I've been married for 19 years. I love playing this character. If there was something I was uncomfortable with, I wouldn't do it. What's more uncomfortable is that people are so uncomfortable by their sexuality." Billie Eilish: Billie Eilish has long been outspoken about her relationship with her body and the way she dresses, admitting that she began wearing oversized clothing as a teen because her body "was the initial reason for my depression..." In a 2019 interview with Vogue Australia, Eilish stated that she wore her clothing "800 sizes bigger" than needed, admitting that it allowed her to keep a part of herself a "mystery." In a later advertisement for Calvin Klein, she elaborated on her philosophy, "Nobody can have an opinion because they haven't seen what's underneath, you know? Nobody can be like, 'She's slim-thick', 'She's not slim-thick', 'She's got a flat ass', 'She got a fat ass'. Nobody can say any of that because they don't know."When her world tour kicked off in Miami in March 2020, fans praised the now 23-year-old for addressing bodyshamers in a video interlude where she was shown undressing and dipping into a black pool while saying, "Some people hate what I wear, some people praise it. Some people use it to shame others, some people use it to shame me. But I feel you watching always..." A little over a year later, in June 2021, Eilish debuted a new look on the cover of British Vogue, featuring her natural blonde hair and form-fitting outfits. However, some fans were confused and even angered by her change in appearance. Sofia Vergara: In 2014, Sofia Vergara encountered backlash for taking part in a skit during the Emmys, in which she posed on a rotating pedestal, showcasing her body, while Bruce Rosenblum, then-president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, gave a dull speech. Rosenblum concluded his presentation by saying, 'What truly matters is that we never forget that our success is based on always giving the viewer something compelling to watch," seemingly as a "cheeky" reference to immediately began rolling in on social media with even Katie Couric tweeting, "I love @SofiaVergara but did anyone find that schtick somewhat offensive?" The skit was later criticized in Time magazine, with Sarah Begley writing, "It does a disservice to Vergara's skills as an actress and comedian to pretend — even in a self-conscious way — like she's just a body. Sure, it was self-aware – but a self-aware wink doesn't work like a get-out-of-jail-free card." However, the Modern Family star quickly defended herself and the skit, stating, "I think it's absolutely the opposite [of demeaning]. It means that somebody can be hot and also be funny and make fun of herself. I think it's ridiculous that somebody started this—I know who she was—who has no sense of humor [and should] lighten up a little bit." Emily Ratajkowski: In 2015, Emily Ratajkowski faced criticism after defending her role in the music video for Robin Thicke's controversial 2013 song "Blurred Lines," admitting that she nearly turned the gig down, but ultimately saw it as a ''good opportunity." In an interview with the Daily Mail at the time, she claimed, "I think you can be a sexual woman, empowered and be a feminist...I think sexuality should be empowering to women, it's not always misogynistic or exploitative."However, when her 2021 memoir, My Body, was released, the Gone Girl actor wrote of her "choice" feminism in the early days of her career: 'At the time I thought it was really empowering to capitalize on your sexuality, but ultimately you're trying to appeal to men." A little over a year later, in a January 2023 episode of her podcast, High Low with EmRata, Ratajkowski spoke about her struggle to embody an "independent woman": "I have always felt like a strong woman. As you get older, you're financially secure, become your own boss, and you don't need a think, 'OK, I did it' [achieved independence]. Which is so f*cked up that I'd build my whole life around it." Katy Perry: In 2024, after a two-year hiatus from music videos, Katy Perry released "Woman's World." The song and video encountered criticism before it was even released, as it was revealed that Perry had collaborated with Dr. Luke. In a later interview on Call Her Daddy, the 40-year-old addressed the controversial collab, "I understand that [working with him] started a lot of conversations, and he was one of many collaborators that I collaborated with. But the reality is, it comes from me." She continued, 'The truth is, I wrote these songs from my experience of my whole life going through this metamorphosis, and he was one of the people to help facilitate all that. One of the writers, one of the producers. I am speaking from my own experience.'The video, which premiered on July 11, 2024, featured Rosie the Riveter-clad Perry and her backup dancers dancing with vibrators and using urinals, while singing lyrics such as, "Fire in her eyes / Feminine divine / She was born to shine." Some fans were delighted by the over-the-top video, while others were a little less enthusiastic, with one tweeting, "For something that's supposed to be about feminism and girl power it's literally just using all of the girl stereotypes in a super (sexual) way, making things like Rosie the riveter and others hot, flashy & 'extra. Basically, ew." Emma Stone: When the fantasy-comedy film, Poor Things, hit theaters in 2023, it immediately sparked debate amongst filmgoers who argued about the ways women and feminism were represented in the movie. In the film, Bella Baxter (played by Emma Stone) is a woman who is brought back to life with the brain of an unborn child. People argued that the film was exploitative of Bella's childlike nature, especially regarding sex scenes and nudity, as the character was practically incapable of saying "No," leading to questions about the movie's views on Stone responded to these criticisms in an interview with The Times, noting, 'If it helps, as the person who played it and produced it, I didn't see her as a child in any of those scenes." In another interview, Stone stated that she found it "challenging" to respond to critiques of the film because the majority of them removed her from the equation: "There's been a lot of questions about, 'Oh, this was a male writer and a male director, the male gaze in this situation – how does that feel?'" Demi Moore: During an interview with the New York Times titled "Demi Moore Is Done With The Male Gaze" to promote the body-horror film, The Substance, Moore opened up about the expectations people have placed upon her as an aging woman in asked why she decided to sign onto the horror movie, the 62-year-old noted that going into filming, she realized "this is not about me looking great, and in fact, there was a certain liberation in the role that wasn't having to be perfect. It's not that there aren't shots in it where I go, 'Ugh, my ass looks awful,' but I'm also OK with it." She later touched on her past struggles with disordered eating and extreme exercise: "I think there was a general sense about certain expectations, in particular coming out of the '80s and the '90s, where there was a greater pressure for perfection. If you look at any advertising, everything was very clean and perfect, and there wasn't any body inclusivity. There was a more extreme standard of beauty that existed..." Do you know of any other famous women who've spoken out about being objectified by the male gaze? Let us know in the comments! If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, The National Alliance for Eating Disorder helpline can be reached at 866-662-1235 in the US. The helpline is run by clinicians and offers emotional support for individuals and their family, as well as referrals for all levels of eating disorder care.
IOL News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Soak it up: Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap takes celebrity trends to a whole new level
Actress Sydney Sweeney launches limited-edition soap infused with her bathwater. Image: Instagram It has become a norm for celebrities to do jaw-dropping things, but Sydney Sweeney has taken it to a whole new level. The actress has decided to share a drop of her bathwater, infused in a bar of soap, with 5 000 interested buyers, particularly men. Yes, you read that right! Sweeney was generous enough to share her bathwater with men and, well, anyone who wants to buy the soap. The 27-year-old actress is selling a 'very limited-edition' 5 000 bars of 'Sydney's Bathwater Bliss' soap that contains drops of her bathwater. This is in collaboration with Dr. Squatch, an American personal care company that sells personal care products marketed towards men. The announcement On May 29, Sweeney took to her Instagram to announce her latest partnership with Dr. Squatch for a limited edition men's natural soap that is infused with her actual bathwater. This comes after the Euphoria actress's now-viral commercial for 'Dr. Squatch Natural Body Wash' which she shot in 2024. In the commercial, Sweeney is in a bubble-filled bathtub surrounded by lit candles as she addresses the audience. Sweeney teases, 'Hello, you dirty little boys, are you interested in my body?' and pauses before revealing a bottle from under the bubbles, 'Wash?' Well, you can't have it … Because this isn't for boys, it's for men.' The bathwater soap buzz Now, the bathwater from that commercial has been infused in the 'Sydney's Bathwater Bliss' bar soap because fans could not stop asking about the star's bathwater. 'When we were at the Dr. Squatch shoot, they had a tub for me. And I actually got in there and I took some soap, and we had a nice little bath, and they took the water. So it's my real bath water,' Sweeney shared in conversation with 'GQ'. 'You kept asking about my bathwater after the @drsquatch ad… so we kept it. Introducing Sydney's Bathwater Bliss! A very real, very limited-edition soap made with my actual bathwater,' her post read. The Dr. Squatch brand is doing a giveaway, 100 winners will be getting the soap for free, but only if they are over the age of 18. Answering the question that is surely on a lot of netizens' minds, the brand said: 'Why? Because y'all wouldn't stop asking. And Sweeney said, 'Let's do it.' (What a legend).' According to the brand, the soap carries the scent 'Morning Wood', which is a popular fragrance from Dr. Squatch and offers medium grit exfoliation for that satisfying scrub. Fans reaction The announcement sent her comment section into a frenzy and triggered mixed reactions from fans. Some were disgusted as much as they were in disbelief, questioning why the actress would even do something like this. 'Geez, this is literally sad for humanity 😩' said Instagram user @destiny_arella. @sueyoshifield2.0 said: 'Sydney honey, I love you, but I don't know about this.' Another user @Jimmyburbz praised Sweeney, saying: 'She's honey potting her fans because she knows they'll buy it. It's honestly brilliant of her from a business standpoint in a way.' The soap will be available on June 6, but the price has not yet been revealed.
Mint
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sydney Sweeney is selling soap made from her actual bathwater: Price, release date, and how to buy
Sydney Sweeney, star of the hit series Euphoria, has teamed up with Dr. Squatch Soap Co. to launch a truly unusual product — a limited-edition soap bar infused with her actual bathwater. Dubbed Sydney's Bathwater Bliss, the soap as per claims contains water from the actress's own bubble bath. Announcing the collaboration on Instagram on May 29, Sweeney wrote, 'You kept asking about my bathwater after the @drsquatch ad… so we kept it. Introducing Sydney's Bathwater Bliss! A very real, very limited-edition soap made with my actual bathwater. Available on 6/6/25 at 🛁✨' The $8 soap is a blend of exfoliating sand, pine bark extract, and Sydney Sweeney's bathwater. Only 5,000 bars will be produced, making it a rare collector's item for fans. The soap is set to go on sale on June 6 at 12 p.m. EST, exclusively through Dr. Squatch's website. Dr. Squatch promoted the product alongside a giveaway on Instagram, writing: 'Introducing: Sydney's Bathwater Bliss @sydney_sweeney ✨ In collaboration with Sydney Sweeney, we created a limited-edition soap infused with her ACTUAL bathwater. Why? Because y'all wouldn't stop asking. And Sydney said, 'Let's do it.' (what a legend)' The soap reportedly smells like 'Morning Wood' with a medium grit for exfoliation. The giveaway offers 100 lucky winners a free bar, with entries open until June 4. The announcement of Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Bliss soap sparked a variety of reactions on social media, reflecting curiosity, disbelief, humor, and even self-reflection among fans and observers. One user expressed disbelief at the idea, commenting, 'Imagine being down bad enough to buy this,' highlighting a mix of humor and skepticism about the unusual concept of selling soap made with celebrity bathwater. Another social media user showed surprise and doubt, remarking, 'No way this is a real thing.' The comment captures the incredulity many felt about the authenticity and seriousness of the product. In contrast, a fan enthusiastically embraced the novelty, stating, 'Gonna add this to my limited editions collection,' showing there is genuine interest and excitement among some followers, who see the soap as a quirky collector's item. A reflective user chimed in with a more thoughtful take, writing, 'We need to look at ourselves in the mirror,' a comment suggesting that the soap's unusual nature prompted some to question cultural trends and the public's fascination with celebrity merchandise. Fans eager to get their hands on Sydney's Bathwater Bliss should mark their calendars for June 6 at noon EST. The soap will be sold exclusively on Dr. Squatch's website, and with only 5,000 bars available, it's expected to sell out quickly. This quirky collaboration blends celebrity culture and product marketing in a way few expected — offering fans a literal piece of Sydney Sweeney's bath time experience.
