Emmy Rossum's Model

You might know Emmy Rossum from her work in Shameless, a Netflix original series. In the series, she is sexualized and exposes her body quite frequently. However, she faces sexist comments and problems off the show as well. A director wanted her to “audition” for a part in a bikini. Rossum did some research and found out the character she would have been playing did indeed NOT have to wear a bikini. The director said he needed her to wear a bikini to make sure she wasn’t “fat.” Rossum defended herself stating she is an actress, not a model. Needless to say, Rossum was very offended and had no interest in being in that film.
Unfortunately, this is very common in Hollywood. Many inexperienced actresses fall for this.  “If somebody with my

years in the business would think, ‘Well, I wonder if it’s worth it,’ then what would a girl who doesn’t have success do? She would do it,” Rossum stated.
I think this is very disgusting. Anybody, especially a good actress, should not be defined by their body. Hollywood has too high of standards. But, to be honest, if men expect so much out of a women’s body, shouldn’t we expect them to be fit and muscular, too? Double standards. I believe the average size of women in the United States is a size 16, anyways; so they need to get off their high horses and realize people have fat.
I know a girl from Iowa who wanted to be a model. I think she is gorgeous and super tiny (no bigger than a size 2). However, when she was trying to land different parts, she was told she was “too fat.” It is appalling. There needs to be an end to fat shaming.