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It just seemed so odd as people had never commented on my body before. Every woman obsesses over her figure, but I was h
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"It just seemed so odd as people had never commented on my body before. Every woman obsesses over her figure, but I was happy, I felt sexy - I never thought about it. I know this sounds naive, but I honestly never expected this kind of attention"

- Christina Hendricks

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This quote by Christina Hendricks speaks to the idea that women are often judged and inspected for their physical look. She expresses surprise at the attention she received for her figure, as she had never experienced this in the past. She admits to being naive, as she had actually never anticipated to get such attention. This quote highlights the double requirements that exist in society, where ladies are evaluated for their physical appearance, while men are not. It also speaks with the idea that women are frequently anticipated to consume over their figures, while Hendricks was content with her body and never felt the need to do so. This quote is a tip that females must have the ability to feel comfy and positive in their own skin, without feeling the need to conform to social requirements.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Christina Hendricks somewhere between May 3, 1975 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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