# Skinny Sitcom Stars The 90210 Girls Fuel Body Image Woes By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anorexia-at-90210-weighty-issue-hits-the-hit-series References: [popwatch.ew](http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/09/90210-skinny-st.html) & [cwtv](http://www.cwtv.com/shows/90210) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-appreciation-program) for their legion of 90210 fans. Should they be judged by their [runway waifish looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeloffduty-essentials) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Body Positivity:** The trend of promoting body positivity in media and entertainment can lead to more diverse representation and inclusive messaging. - **Healthy Living:** The trend of embracing healthy living habits among young people can disrupt the obsession with thinness and unrealistic body standards. - **Mental Health Awareness:** The trend of raising awareness about mental health issues can help combat negative body image and eating disorders. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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:** Fashion and beauty companies can prioritize health and diversity in their brand messaging, which can lead to more inclusive and healthy standards for body image. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness companies can offer resources and support for mental and physical health, which can help combat negative body image and eating disorders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body-Positive Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doves-super-bowl-ad.md) - [Body Positivity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobodylikeyou.md) - [Mental Health-Protective Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cost-of-beauty-a-dove-film.md) - [Weight Wellness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atkins-way.md) - [Health-Focused Ready-To-Eat Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-pasta-meals.md) - [Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative.md) - [Destigmatized Weight Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-weight-management.md) - [Youthful Ice Cream Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breyers-carbsmart.md) - [Faux Reality Drama Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primer-donnas.md)