The Megyn Kelly Show Justine Bateman on Parenting in the Age of Instagram, Beauty Standards for Men and Women, and Dealing with Critics | Ep. 81
Mar 26, 2021
Justine Bateman, an actress and author known for her role in 'Family Ties,' discusses the complexities of parenting in today's Instagram age. She delves into the differing beauty standards for men and women, and shares personal experiences with critics and online bullying. The conversation tackles the pressure women face to maintain youthfulness and the evolving landscape of cosmetic procedures. Bateman also reflects on authenticity and the importance of self-acceptance amidst societal expectations.
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Handling Criticism
- Focus on self-improvement instead of trying to change others.
- Work on removing your emotional buttons, not the button-pushers.
Childhood Criticism
- Megyn Kelly grew up in a household with constant, but loving, criticism.
- She questions if Justine Bateman's experience was different, given her childhood beauty.
Pressure to Fix Faces
- Society's pressure on women to 'fix' their aging faces is a bizarre, modern phenomenon.
- Justine Bateman questions this shift from plastic surgery being rare to now being expected.
