This document discusses several celebrities who are changing perceptions of beauty standards. Demi Lovato talks about finding inner beauty regardless of appearance. Beyoncé discusses how confidence is the most attractive thing and has addressed beauty standards in her music. Amy Schumer refuses to apologize for who she is and loves her body as is. Kevin Hart talks about expanding definitions of masculinity. Ed Sheeran advocates for men to feel comfortable with emotions. Matt McGorry discusses the importance of self-love and a balanced lifestyle.

2. Demi Lovato
ž “I’m finding beauty from
within. It doesn’t matter how
thin or how pretty or
whatever. If I don’t feel it, I’m
not going to see it in myself”.
ž Demi Lovato has made an
impact on millions of fans on
behalf of her previous life
facing an eat disorder.

3. Beyoncé
ž “The most alluring thing a
woman can have is
confidence”.
ž Beyoncé is known for her
iconic level of confidence as
well as discussing the serious
topic of beauty standards
through her music such as
her well-known song “Pretty
Hurts”.

4. Amy Schumer
ž “I’m not going to apologize for who I
am, and I’m going to actually love the
skin that I’m in. I’m not gonna be
striving for some other versions of
myself”.
ž Amy Schumer refuses to let body
shammers bring her down, and her
public speaking towards the struggles
of body image has made an impact on
her follows with the idea of gaining
more confidence.

5. Kevin Hart
ž “The quote-unquote ‘description’ of a
leading man was once your tall,
handsome man with the build of whatever,
almost a trophy to some degree. I think
now it’s about making a leading man what
you want a leading man to be”.
ž Kevin Hart wants to address to his fans
how you can not be suitable to the
media’s “normal” and yet fulfill and
successful and happy life doing you are
passionate about.

6. Ed Sheeran
ž “The idea that a man needs to be
strong, tough, masculine and devoid
of emotions means there are too
many males who suffer behind closed
doors, and don’t have the role models
and mentors that women have to be
able to empathize with them”.
ž Ed Sheeran inspires both men and
women to be comfortable with their
emotions and to ensure them they
are amazing just the way they are.

7. Matt McGorry
ž “I still live working out, and I think it’s
good for my health, and I feel good
doing it. But I think with mental health,
allowing myself to be who I am
naturally in terms of my body, I think
that’s sort of practicing more self-love
that way”.
ž Matt McGorry brings up the idea of the
importance of having a healthy
lifestyle both physically and mentally,
which would lead to a positive life.

8. Resources
ž https://spoonuniversity.com/healthier/16-
celebrities-who-are-changing-beauty-
standards
ž Images found from Google Images