Whether it is the Bollywood film industry or the modelling industry, the emphasis in both for actors as well as models is to have unrealistic body standards.

Whether it is a movie or for a shoot, one tends to have a higher chance if they have six-pack abs or bulging muscles.

© Instagram/Gabriella Demetriades

During an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Instagram, a fan asked her whether she had struggled with confidence about her body. Gabriella then shared an incident of her early years as a model.

"Yes, sadly the fashion industry wasn't as diverse as it is today. I would be told all the time I'm not tall enough, my hips are too big, my thighs too thick, basically whatever they didn't like. It took me a long time to not place my worth on those things." replied Gabriella.

If it wasn't just body shaming, the model even answered a question on the idea of having perfect skin.

A fan had asked her, "Your skin is so perfect, looking so healthy, what's your secret?"

To  which she replied: "I still have some pigmentation from pregnancy but I feel no alcohol, lots of sleep and exercise, and a good routine (washing your face, sunscreen, moisturizer when needed, and lots of Vitamin C) has really helped me."

Well, there you have it, folks.

Unfortunately, the best in business have had to go through this unfair concept of body-shaming as well.

It definitely isn't right and sadly, it's something that starts at home, school, your social circles.

Now, especially with the pandemic, where people have been cooped up in their houses, devoid of proper exercise, there is definitely a need for people to be kinder to each other.

After all, looks aren't everything! 

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