I decided to dedicate this blog to two women in entertainment who are currently rocking my world. They would be Zooey Deschanel, of The New Girl fame, and Lena Dunham, the creative force behind HBO’s Girls. They are both awe inspiring in their own rights.
Zooey Deschanel is inspiring because she seems so comfortable being who she is—quirks and all. I used to think it was some degree of lame to be odd, still into things from my childhood, and into being a girlie girl. I would feel the need to hide that I still got a kick out of Full House and that I sometimes felt like a little girl in a grown woman’s body. I have come to learn, thanks to Zooey, that this isn’t lame at all! It’s cool to embrace who you are and say to the world: Yep, I’m quirky! It takes a confident girl or woman to back what she likes and who she is and not concern herself if everyone, or anyone for that matter, around her agrees. Also, Zooey is hilarious in her comedic prowess. Her voice, facial expressions, huge eyes, etc make it impossible not to laugh along with her.
Lena Dunham. What can I even say about her? Her unbelievable bravery is pretty much evident in every single episode of Girls. She’s not a size 2, and she doesn’t seem to particularly care (I’m basing this on the fact that she’s very naked in almost every episode). She rocks her curves, and I back any woman who has the courage to do so. She puts her flaws, and those of women like her, out there for the world to see. That makes women watching take a step back and think Hey! So, it’s okay to not be perfect? Really?! For many women, that completely goes against everything we’ve come to believe. Plus, her writing is brilliant, even as it’s making you, the viewer, uncomfortable.
If you haven’t, take the time to check out The New Girl and Girls. I doubt you’ll be disappointed.
The New Girl airs on Fox Tuesdays at 9pm.
Girls airs on HBO Sundays at 9pm.
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