THE DISHMASTER

Nothing annoys me more than when women in the media overtly sexualize themselves to gain attention.  If you have even a modicum of talent, it’s unnecessary.  In a new interview with the U.K. magazine, ‘Company’, Christina Aguilera says, “If I want to be sexual, it’s for my own appreciation and enjoyment! That’s why I like to talk about the fact that sometimes I am attracted to women. I appreciate their femininity and beauty.”  Aguilera is in good company with her desperate attempt to raise eyebrows.  Zoe Saldana recently talked about sex with Essence Magazine, saying  “Love it, love it, love it-can’t live without it! I love sex. I love skin.  I don’t believe the body is something to hide.”  And then there is Cameron Diaz, who told British Vogue Magazine that “lots of sex” is part of her beauty regime.  “It’s healthy, it’s natural and it’s what we’re here to do,” said Diaz.  You know what’s funny?  I can’t recall any interview with a male actor or singer who went on and on about how much he loves sex.  Do not complain that Hollywood is sexist, or that men are not held to the same physical standards as women, if you are going to pose naked on the covers of magazines and talk about how much you enjoy sex.  It’s embarrassing not “empowering.”