Skinny Sitcom Stars

The 90210 Girls Fuel Body Image Woes

While the runway models in Europe are being judged by the government to weigh enough, are Anna­Lynne McCord, Jessica Stroup and Shenae Grimes--the 90210 girls--too thin?

Television adds ten to fifteen pounds, so if these 90210 girls are 110 pounds, like they say they are, then they’re projecting a healthy body image for their legion of 90210 fans. Should they be judged by their runway waifish looks or by their 90210 looks?

“Why doesn’t someone on set or a producer or a studio head say, ‘This is not okay?’” According to a source close to the show, the network has.

Body Positivity
The trend of promoting body positivity in media and entertainment can lead to more diverse representation and inclusive messaging.
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Media and Entertainment
Media and entertainment companies have an opportunity to promote body positivity and healthy living habits through diverse representation and inclusive messaging.
Fashion and Beauty
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SCORE
4.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 85%
Activity 46%
Freshness 8%

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