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Beyond the Mirror: The Impact and Evolution of "Ugly" Female Movie Characters in Cinema

"The portrayal of female characters in cinema has long been tethered to the "male gaze," a concept where women are framed primarily as objects of visual pleasure. However, the history of film is also rich with "ugly" female movie characters—roles where actresses undergo significant physical transformations to shed their traditional beauty. These portrayals often serve a deeper narrative purpose, ranging from the exploration of psychological trauma and social marginalization to the subversion of gender expectations. When we discuss "ugliness" in film, we are rarely talking about a lack of aesthetic appeal in the real world; rather, we are discu..."

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