Jennifer Lawrence Is Not “Too Big” To Play Katniss

A great article about how ridiculous and disgusting it is that film critics are "bodysnarking on Jennifer Lawrence." I have to agree that it's disturbing that critics would comment they think Lawrence is basically too fat and big for the role. Lawrence is obviously very fit and slim in the movie (as she is in real life), and certainly does not deserve the criticism she is receiving. Plus, the criticism sends a terrible message that in order for a female to be considered beautiful that you have to be a walking stick, and Hollywood doesn't need any help perpetuating that image. Finally, I think the author really hits the nail on the head when she says, "Movie critics suspend their disbelief all the time—and when they suddenly refuse to do so for a female actor whose body looks more like an average woman’s body rather than less, it’s hard to see that as anything but sexist."