In this seemingly appearance-oriented “face-seeing era,” it seems like everyone has rationalized the act of evaluating women’s appearances, even extending to rankings of the “most beautiful female stars” based on looks. When society’s values blind us in this way, Kiko Mizuhara’s straightforward remarks prompt us to reflect on whether emphasizing girls’ appearances is truly right or wrong.
Kiko Mizuhara’s appearance has always been a topic of public discussion. Some people feel that her looks do not conform to the “common aesthetic standards”; others think she has a “unique beauty.” Recently, she rare expressed her views on her appearance on Instagram, directly reposting a photo of herself nominated for “The 100 Most Beautiful Face of Japan,” publicly criticizing: “It’s already 2020, and there are still rankings based on appearance, which is really problematic. The media just loves to stir up trouble. I believe the definition of ‘beauty’ should be diverse and should not be judged solely on one’s face.”
She went on to say, “This ranking list is nominated without authorization, and it’s really annoying to judge others’ appearance. This kind of behavior will only promote the trend of appearanceism. How can we possibly choose the ‘most beautiful person’? I don’t want the existence of this list to cause more people to have a one-sided or stereotypical concept of beauty. Everyone has their own unique beauty. Even if someone is good-looking, if their heart is not right, they cannot be considered a ‘beautiful person’; only those with a beautiful soul can be called ‘beautiful’.”
Kiko Mizuhara’s frank and straightforward remarks have earned her praise from many netizens for not being influenced by mainstream societal norms, and for using her influence to make the public reflect, something not all female celebrities can achieve.
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