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redefiningbodyimage:

During an interview with the Australian Sun-Herald, Christina Hendricks refused to answer a question about being an “inspiration to full-figured women.” 

Off camera, Christina replied, “I think calling me full-figured is just rude.”

I FIND IT RUDE THAT MISS HENDRICKS IS OFFENDED.

Seriously though, what the fuck is rude about being called full-figured? She’s obviously not fat but I’d say full-figured is an accurate term, I mean the girl is totes filled out, so why not own it? Damn.

I agree, it depends on if the interviewer asked her in a condescending, shameful way or not. I think full-figured sounds like a compliment though, but Christina Hendricks has dealt with a lot of criticism of her body so maybe this hit a nerve. 

that’s my thoughts also. the media isn’t exactly respectful towards the size/shape of womens’ bodies. the question itself could easily have been completely rude.