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The Modern Fetishization of Gender Bending and Artistic Shock in Hollywood
A Trend of "Ugly" Celebrity Imagery
Recently, mainstream magazines like Rolling Stone and GQ have wowed audiences by showcasing celebrity covers that deliberately de-emphasize conventional beauty. Kristen Stewart's recent cover on Rolling Stone features her grabbing her jockstrap, a stark departure from traditional glamorous portrayals. Similarly, Killian Murphy's GQ cover depicts him with a look so androgynous and feminized that it seems designed to provoke a reaction. The trend, it appears, leans into making celebrities look as unappealing or "ugly" as possible, emphasizing masculinity in women and feminization in men.