US actor Ashton Kutcher has said Hollywood is not responsible for pushing unrealistic beauty standards. He said society is the main driver behind people’s desire to look perfect.
Kutcher, 47, is starring in the science fiction series The Beauty, about a drug that transforms people into their most attractive version. He told media that entertainment reflects society and does not force uniform beauty.
He said social media and constant on-camera exposure have increased pressure to appear perfect. Cosmetic enhancements are becoming socially acceptable, he added.
The series, adapted from a comic by Ryan Murphy, also features Meghan Trainor and highlights current social issues, including weight-loss drugs and cosmetic procedures. Kutcher said many people pursue these treatments not for health reasons but to fit beauty ideals.
Co-star Rebecca Hall said the show questions society’s obsession with beauty. Her character, an FBI agent, investigates the deaths of extremely attractive people and faces her own insecurities.
Kutcher and Hall said the series shows the risks of chasing unattainable beauty and the impact of social pressure on mental health.
With inputs from BBC