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A compelling example discussed is Megan Fox’s experience in Hollywood around 2009. She starred in "Jennifer’s Body," which was initially a commercial failure because marketing heavily relied on her sex appeal rather than the actual film content. Fox describes her own struggles amid the seeming hypocrisy: she was publicly crucified for speaking out about her work conditions and objectification but was also expected to leverage her attractiveness to succeed.
She recalls her career's turbulent period, including her comments about being over-sexualized and the pressures of Hollywood’s beauty standards. Fox indicates that her visibility was a double-edged sword—her beauty getting her roles but also making her a target for criticism and dismissal when she questioned her treatment.