Double Standards for Female Celebs

While we linger in line at our local grocery store, it’s not uncommon to open an issue of US Weekly to an article detailing the growth of some female celebrity's derriere. The madness that is the media continuously contributes to this type of sensationalism and somehow we always buy in. Does it make us ‘regular’ folk feel better to know that we’re not the only ones that struggle with our weight? Perhaps demonstrating that celebrities sometimes battle the bulge too makes us feel a bit better about our own bods? Well ofcourse it does. I for one am not going to pretend like I didn’t enjoy those pics of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s butt bulging out of her a bikini a while back, but that’s besides the point.

What really gets my nickers knotty is the fact that male celebs are exempt from this kind of ridicule. When it comes to packing on a few pounds, why must the media overlook the men? As you may have imagined possums, I found myself rather fired up on the subject so i felt it only appropriate to feature a few male celebs who have tacked on a little tubb as of late.

Exhibit A - Val Kilmer

Remember the days when Val was known for his chiseled features and bangin’ bod? Two words - Ice Man. Not to mention his role as the late great Jim Morrison. The thought of those leather pants still lingers ladies...seriously. However, let’s take a peek at the once Batman now fatman, formally God-like Kilmer:

Exhibit B - Alec Baldwin

Alec has gone from a Baldwin to a Barney over the past decade or so, and although he’s still handsome and hilarious in his role on 30 rock...it’s time to hit the ol’ treadmill AB:

Exhibit C - Russell Crowe

A memorable scene from Sex and the City comes to mind where the gals are gabbing about the many men they fantasize about while Carry cites Crowe as her spank bank member of choice. I highly doubt many gals are getting off to the thought of Russell wrangling tigers a la Gladiator these days:

Exhibit D - Tom Cruise

Once again, I find myself reminiscent of another Top Gun alumni, because let’s face it...nothing beats a strapping young lad in a flight suit. Damn. Tommy had a brief turn with turtlenecks last year...to hide what undoubtably looked like some extra pounds, and dare i say...a double chin:

I don’t mean to hate on some of our favorite male celebs, but something had to give. Besides, hasn’t Jessica heard enough about those high wasted jeans? I certainly have.

Night night possums
xx