Jennifer Love Hewitt's bum deal

If you haven't been clued in already to the brouhaha over the bum shot of Jennifer Love Hewitt's behind, here's the recap: The actress was in Hawaii, frolicking in the waves and maybe sipping on banana daquiris -- though we have no photo evidence of that. Ed note: That was not supposed to be a crack! Who doesn't love banana daquiris? Anyway, some pesky paparazzi nabbed a shot of her rear.

See right.

Clearly, this is not a great angle for any woman. But a celebrity with cellulite is BIG news in this country and suddenly, this shot appeared everywhere.  Understandably, the actress was upset and responded by blogging. She handled it well, I think. See below, with my comments in red.

Here's her take on the situation:
"Like all women out there should, I love my body," Hewitt, 28, wrote on her blog after photos of her in a bikini hit the Web. "I know what I look like, and so do my friends and family." Er, I'm not sure that ALL women LOVE their bodies. But they should. I like mine OK. Well, I sort of liked it yesterday. This morn? Not so much. Oh, and my friends and family could not pick out my derriere in a lineup, frankly, so I disagree with her there.

Back to Hewitt, who says:
"I've sat by in silence for a long time now about the way women's bodies are constantly scrutinized. To set the record straight, I'm not upset for me, but for all of the girls out there that are struggling with their body image." My turn: I applaud Hewitt for speaking out for girls everywhere. And I hate to say this, but I think the photo HELPS women everywhere who refuse to look over their shoulder in the shower. Hewitt's posterior is not super perky or taut and that makes everyone feel better.

Here's her last statement:
"A size 2 is not fat! Nor will it ever be. And being a size 0 doesn't make you beautiful. … To all girls with butts, boobs, hips and a waist, put on a bikini – put it on and stay strong." Who said anything about a size 2?  Of course, a size 2 isn't fat. Nor is a 6 or an 8 or a 10 or a 12. I think she should have been a bit more ambitious in chastising the media or society or supermodels by including bigger sizes. Her last sentiment -- "Stay strong" -- is kind of sweet and kooky. Nice work, Hewitt.


Photo credit: Splash Online

Comments

[Kat]

Boo hoo. Is this the same girl who's famous for her hit movie "I Know What Your Fake Boobs Did Last Summer"? Is Jennifer now embracing the normal woman since she got caught being one? How convenient.

Being a mere mortal living in a world where actresses who have $5,000 a day stylists dictate trends for everything from hair styles to weight levels I'm happy to see her get a taste of her own medicine. I love it when people who've spent a fortune trying NOT to look like the rest of us get caught doing just that. If only we could get a shot of Jennifer Anniston after a week in Guam with no straightening iron.

I have to say it's funny watching these women get caught up in the very system they perpetuate.

[erin]

she said that all women SHOULD love their bodies, not that they do.

some people might see a slightly unbelievable statement in text and go back and read it again to see if they got it right. not you, though. just keep running with your bitchy cracks about daquiris.

[Jason M.]

Sorry Jen, from that pic, you're not a size 2 anymore.

[Haven]

I applaud Ms. Hewitt for her honesty and willingness to confront this issue, unlike most actresses. I think she looks great!

[cecily parseletti]

'that was not supposed to be a crack"...What's with the hiney humor beep?

I love my crack. I have been a 14 and honey that bikini is going nowhere. We are siamese baby.....I love a lil crack too!!

[em]

Personally I thought it was obnoxious that she had to throw out there that she's still a size 2 -- not to be catty, but I doubt that! And, to my first point -- who cares?! She is trying to make a statement about women loving their bodies, but she says hey, I'm still a size 2 - so there!

[Kat]

"Willingness to confront the issues"? Girl, please. Jenifer lovey is pissed off because she had her very average, very normal, saggy, cottage cheesy ass presented to the world in the most embarrassing way. This supposed embrace and love of her body seems to be her version of the sweet lemon.

Instead of admitting that she's got an out of shape ass, Jennifer decides it's beautiful because it's hers and she's a normal woman just like everybody else and normal is beautiful if you love your body. Yea, that's what Hollywood is all about isn't it? The beauty of a normal ass, replete with cellulite and fat folds. Vomit.

I'm afraid Monica and Haven are not the cynics I am. I think Jennifer's sudden acceptance of cellulite is more about her stung ego than her willingness to be, dare I say it, one of . . . us.

And let's see how long she embraces her body after that picture hit the internet. Who wants to take an over/under on how long before Jennifer starts looking like somewhere between a concentration camp survivor and Madonna.

[gagme]

please this is an absolutely disgusting butt, this girl is harsh, turning into a pear and have you seen her own site ........run for yer loves, the picture look like she's a demon...."witch" i already knew...fake boobs...tons of makeup, horrendous ass....oh my God, make her disappear....yuk..just gross.....

[paris]

you konow i wish people would give her a break shes talented and a nice person and thats all that should matter not how she looks. i admire her for standing up for herself because how would you feel if you were called fat and it being posted all over the internet and in the news.

you go girl