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  • Zoë Kravitz Aims to Open Eyes With Blink Twice

    Zoë Kravitz Aims to Open Eyes With Blink Twice

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    As a film whose working title was Pussy Island, it’s to be expected that the subject matter of Blink Twice is “controversial.” That is, if one is “off-put” by the notion that women are still “bitter” about men’s behavior—even after all the supposed progress that’s occurred in the wake of #MeToo. And yes, it’s no coincidence that Zoë Kravitz first started writing the screenplay (with E.T. Feigenbaum, who also wrote an episode of the Kravitz-starring High Fidelity) the same year that the “male backlash” began. Or rather, the appropriate and long overdue response to an abuse of power so entrenched in “the system,” it took ousting many men at the top for anything to start making a difference.

    Some of those men at the top were known for going to Little Saint James Island a.k.a. “Epstein Island.” Like Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew and Donald Trump. None of these men ever got quite the smackdown that Harvey Weinstein did, but there was no denying that further ignominy befell their already less than upstanding reputations when it came to being pervy sexual abusers. Something that happens to Blink Twice’s own “Jeffrey Epstein,” Slater King (Channing Tatum). A tech billionaire that someone like Frida (Naomi Ackie) can’t help but lust after and idolize—something we see as she scrolls through her phone and adoringly watches an interview he gives about how he’s a “changed man” now that he’s “taken some time” to “reassess” himself and his priorities on the remote island he currently lives on (and, needless to say, owns). It’s all very familiar-sounding, with no shortage of potential inspirations for Kravitz when it comes to similar rich douchebags from which to mine material.

    As Frida watches the interview on the toilet, transfixed, her drooling is interrupted by her best friend and roommate, Jess (Alia Shawkat). When Frida admits she doesn’t have her portion of the money for the super because she’s invested it in something else for the two of them, Jess is surprisingly chill about it. Almost as if there’s nothing Frida could do that would ever make Jess turn her back. Such is the nature of a truly strong female friendship bond. By the same token, that doesn’t mean that women don’t get in their fair share of contentious spats, one of which arises between Jess and Frida when, while the two are at work (serving as cater waiters—or, for the more misogynistically-inclined, “cocktail waitresses”), Frida accuses Jess of having no self-respect because she keeps going back to the same toxic asshole every time they break up. This, of course, will turn out to be extremely ironic later on, when the biggest twist of Blink Twice comes to light, and viewers see that Frida has been doing exactly the same thing.

    In any case, Frida immediately realizes how harsh she sounds and apologizes right away to Jess as they continue to prep for serving drinks at Slater’s big, fancy event (with their male boss annoyingly telling them, “Don’t forget to smile!”)—presumably something “benefit”-oriented. It doesn’t much matter to Frida, who is so unabashed in her eye-fucking of Slater from afar, that it comes as no surprise when she tells Jess that what she spent all her money on happened to be two gowns for each of them to wear so that they could infiltrate the event as guests rather than servers (though, to be honest, the gowns look more like they’re from Shein than, say, Chanel). Jess, ever the down-ass bitch, complies even though she is not even remotely affected by Slater’s looks or wealth. Eventually making a fool out of herself by tripping in the most visible way possible, Slater takes Frida under his wing at the event and, by the end, the two have such a “connection” that he decides to invite her and Jess back to his island with the entourage he’s been parading.

    If it all sounds somewhat implausible, Kravitz is well-aware of that, stating during an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning, “I like playful filmmaking.” This is made apparent by her use of stark, all-white backdrops (think: Blur’s “The Universal” video, itself an homage to A Clockwork Orange) whenever the audience is in Slater’s world outside of the island, as though to emphasize that, to him, there are no gray areas. Kravitz also added, “I like when the audience has a sense of, ‘It’s a movie,’ you know what I mean? And we’re all in it together and it’s not reality.” But it is, indeed, very true to the reality of how power is so grossly abused by white men with billions (or even just millions) of dollars, finding loopholes for being as disgusting and depraved as they want to be no matter how much cancel culture continues to thrive post-#MeToo. In this case, that loophole is found through the manipulation of the five women on the island’s memory. In addition to Frida and Jess, there’s also Sarah (Adria Arjona), Camilla (Liz Caribel) and Heather (Trew Mullen), all of whom keep spraying themselves with a perfume called Desideria that’s strategically placed in their rooms, just begging them to use it. As Slater says, it’s made from a special “extract” of a flower that can only be found on the island. How convenient for him and his fellow rich white men that it also acts as a kind of super-charged Rohypnol.

    It is the memory loss element of Blink Twice that most closely aligns it with Jordan Peele’s own seminal psychological thriller, Get Out. For the loss of each woman’s memories of the particularly traumatic events that happen to them during the night are what make them trapped inside a kind of “sunken place” during the day. Thus, prone to chirpily answering, almost Stepford wife-style, “I’m having a great time!” whenever Slater asks, “Are you having a good time?” Their muddled memory—almost tantamount to being lobotomized—makes it retroactively all the more cruel when they first arrive and a Polaroid is taken of the group as Vic (Christian Slater), Slater’s “right- and left-hand man,” shouts, “Everybody say, ‘Makin’ memories!’” The irony being, of course, that the women on the island will have no ability to recall what’s going on. What horrors are being wrought upon their bodies when night falls.

    At one point, Slater promises a fellow rich man named, what else, Rich (Kyle MacLachlan) that he can do whatever he wants because: it’s like the more traumatic the event, the more readily they forget. And it is true—women’s minds are extremely adept at that form of self-protection, mainly because dealings with men in any sphere tend to be violating in some way or another, so “blotting out” becomes a kind of automatic coping mechanism. And in the world of rich men, violation is merely the rule, not the exception.

    Of course, in these “polite” times, men like Slater feign going along with the “new world order.” For example, when the group arrives on the island and Stacy (Geena Davis, in a kind of Ghislaine Maxwell role) starts collecting everyone’s phone into a bag, Slater assures, “You don’t have to do anything that you don’t wanna do.” But, of course, the pressure to oblige him—one that is perennially ingrained within women—gets the better even of Jess. Even though it is she who is the one to be hit much more quickly with the revelation, “Did we just jet off to a billionaire’s island with a bunch of strangers?” For the number one rule learned by every millennial as a child was: don’t talk to or go anywhere with strangers. Frida insists, “He’s not a stranger. He’s Slater King.” Such is the danger of 1) parasocial relationships being intensely nurtured in a social media age and 2) the automatic carte blanche that powerful people—nay, powerful men—are given when it comes to trust. Despite all long-running evidence that suggests only inherent distrust ought to be placed in them.

    It doesn’t take long for Frida and Jess to fall into the “routine” of the island. Which goes something like: wake up, get high, swim, start drinking, eat a dinner prepared by Cody (Simon Rex), another alpha male (though there are also beta males like Tom [Haley Joel Osment] and Lucas [Levon Hawke, a fellow nepo baby like Kravitz), get so trashed you “black out,” repeat. Soon enough, the days and nights all meld into one, with Frida and the others long ago losing track of what day it is or even how long they’ve been on the island. At one point, Frida asks Slater, “When are we leaving?” He shrugs, “Whenever you want.” Naturally, that’s not true, nor is it really an answer. Besides, he knows Frida will soon forget, informing her during one of their “intimate walks,” “Forgetting is a gift.”

    Indeed, one would think that the female gender does have collective amnesia sometimes when considering how willing they are to “forgive” men for all their transgressions. And this, too, is another key theme of Blink Twice, which essentially posits the Carrie Bradshaw-penned question: “Can you ever really forgive, if you can’t forget?” As Slater will tell Frida during their final showdown, the answer is definitely no, resulting in an Oscar clip-type performance as he angrily repeats, “I’m sorry” to her and then demands if she forgives him yet. “No?,” he says when she doesn’t reply. Of course not.

    Nor does she seem likely to ever forgive a woman like Stacy, who is not only complicit in what’s happening on the island, but also prefers the “ignorance is bliss” philosophy that Slater keeps promoting through Desideria. That Davis is involved in the film is also especially significant considering she runs the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which “advocates for equal representation of women and men.” Blink Twice certainly has plenty of that. Though perhaps the most memorable character out of anyone is the woman billed as “Badass Maid” (María Elena Olivares). Tasked primarily with catching the snakes on the island that, according to Slater, have become a blight, it is she who will become the savior of the oppressed in this fucked-up situation.

    As for Frida’s past history with Slater (which she, of course, forgot), it begs the question: are people—particularly women—doomed to repeatedly gravitate toward the same toxic situation so long as it “feels good” enough of the time to forget, so to speak, about how bad it is overall? The conclusion of the film would like to make viewers believe otherwise, ending on a “hopeful” even if “sweet revenge” note.

    As for changing the name from Pussy Island to Blink Twice, it wasn’t just because marketing the film was going to be nothing short of an ordeal with the MPA’s censorship limitations, but also because, as Kravitz found, “Interestingly enough, after researching it, women were offended by the word, and women seeing the title were saying, ‘I don’t want to see that movie,’ which is part of the reason I wanted to try and use the word, which is trying to reclaim the word, and not make it something that we’re so uncomfortable using. But we’re not there yet. And I think that’s something I have the responsibility as a filmmaker to listen to.”

    Perhaps if women had taken the word in the spirit intended when it refers to callow men, there might have been more acceptance. However, regardless of the title change, Blink Twice will undoubtedly still come across as “hardcore” to plenty of filmgoers. Mainly the ones who don’t like to see a mirror held up to a society run by soulless, amoral, bacchanalian knaves. Post-#MeToo or not.

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    Genna Rivieccio

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  • Is the skinny trend really a patriarchal tool to keep women in line?

    Is the skinny trend really a patriarchal tool to keep women in line?

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    Recently, a TikTok went viral questioning whether “every time women get too powerful, the skinny trend re-emerges to keep us all too tired to create and vote”. Users were captivated by this compelling concept and started asking questions; could the Ozempic-fuelled return to 90s so-called “heroin chic” we’re currently witnessing be a political tool employed to stop women voting in the general election? Well, not exactly. The logic itself feels iffy when we notice that almost every woman in power is, in fact, thin and that pretty privilege exists. But let’s look at where the theory came from and what truth there is to it.

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    Back in 1990, Naomi Wolf wrote and released The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women which examined how beauty standards in the west are a mechanism that patriarchy uses to control women. The book explains how in historical moments when other material constraints on women loosen, and they begin to gain some social power, the beauty myth – an obsession with physical perfection that traps the modern woman in an endless spiral of hope, self-consciousness, and self-hatred – tightens to take on the work of social control, exhausting us into apathy and navel gazing. I first read this book in my early twenties and it was definitely an entry-point for feminism at the time. I’ve since re-read it in preparation for this piece, and older me has a broader understanding of intersectional feminism.

    It’s clear why The Beauty Myth went on to be wildly successful and inspired Third Wave Feminism; it’s accessibly written and hits as a truth that so many women experience; how expectations of femininity monopolise women’s lives. However, issues were raised with some of Wolf’s claims at the time, which she later went on record to change; in the book she claims eating disorders are an existential threat to women with wildly inflated numbers. She also never mentioned the systemic oppression Black, Indigenous, queer or disabled women are subject to or how restrictive beauty standards specifically impact them. Her call to action is also almost entirely individualistic, and it feels as if the message essentially is: if this wasn’t the case, we would be free. While her theories were a valuable way for women to see how profit and patriarchy conspire to make women feel rubbish about themselves, just like The Feminine Mystique by Betty Freidan and The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer, it was a distinctly white, heteronormative look at being a woman that was written as if it applied to everyone.

    Is it true that beauty standards are deadly; one person dies from an eating disorder every hour in the U.S, and many of these deaths are not from health consequences related to starvation, but from suicide, so the harm that expectations of beauty and thinness cause is real.

    If we’re talking specifically about political engagement, though – which this viral meme and Naomi Wolf were – that’s a different question, and while beauty standards may be a contributing factor, it’s not as simple as “thinness makes us too tired to vote”. Expectations of femininity divide us by enforcing standards that we police each other in, but there are many reasons women aren’t as politically engaged as they should be; like literally policy and law that disenfranchises them, gendered violence, poverty and more. When talking about beauty standards, we must also recognise that those who sit outside of white and thin expectations of femininity entirely are experiencing much more effective barriers to political engagement than those who sit relatively close to them. To put it plainly, yes a culture obsessed with appearances monopolises our time and energy, but often we talk about this in the mainstream as if it is the silver bullet to end patriarchy altogether.

    I’ll be the first to admit that I notice how much I think about my body and appearance, and wonder what I could do with all that used up time. But I also have to be pretty honest with myself in recognising how close to the beauty standard I actually am and work to shift my focus to broader systemic feminist issues instead of my perceived “failings”: wealth hoarding, lack of affordable housing, climate justice, reproductive rights, misogynoir. Patriarchy convinces thin, white women with pretty privilege that they’re sitting miles away from a standard when they are, in fact, not. And while theories like this have truth to them, white feminisms’ obsession with focusing entirely on beauty standards alone only serves patriarchy; “want them too busy to think about how they look to become political? Sure! And have them too busy talking about beauty standards to learn about racism, transmisogyny and class wealth divides? Great!”. Ironically, sometimes it feels like the more we keep talking in circles about this issue in an individualistic context, the more exhausted we might be, and the less we form alliances on other important issues.

    Yes, bullshit beauty standards are monopolising our mind and time, and we must notice this and push against it, because if those of us with power and privilege use the pressures of beauty standards as justification for why we are less politically active then we’ve all lost. But to really disrupt this system we can’t do that at the expense of other issues. We mustn’t focus on how patriarchy convinces us not to eat carbs, but also on how it convinces us not to eat the rich, too.

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    Gina Martin

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  • General election season is officially upon us – but what if you’re not Team Rishi or Team Keir?

    General election season is officially upon us – but what if you’re not Team Rishi or Team Keir?

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    Parliament is not, even vaguely, representative of the country it is there to serve. In 2020, Boris Johnson’s cabinet was nine times more likely to have gone to an independent school than the general population. The gap between the proportion of MPs who went to university and the proportion of the population who did is over 50%. As reported in March, women make up just 31% of parliamentarians. In recent years women’s representation has increased, although in most cases, men remain overrepresented, especially in more senior positions.

    “I’m embarrassed for Britain as a country, the world thinks we are bananas, and I agree.”

    There are many issues plaguing British politics right now, and no immediate antidote. This lack of choice, which is leaving many young people disillusioned with politics, highlights the problem with a two-party system.

    Since the Second World War, all the governments in the UK have been formed by either the Labour Party or the Conservative Party (with the exception of 2010, when the Conservatives formed a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats). This system offers the appearance of stability but is formed on shaky ground. Without proportional representation – the idea that the seats in parliament should be proportionate to the votes cast – means there’s a lot of room for power to be unevenly allocated.

    All of this has left a lot of young women unsure of who to vote for. We spoke to three GLAMOUR readers to find out more.

    Nina* (23), a shop owner based in London, tells me that she’s “sad and angry” about the state of UK politics and has been since before Brexit. She’s not a fan of the Conservatives and is alarmed by the “racism, corruption, and extreme far-right views across the party.”

    “Every week I think, ‘This is as low as they will go’, and yet they get worse. I’m embarrassed for Britain as a country, the world thinks we are bananas, and I agree.”

    Erin (30), a writer from North London, has previously voted Conservative but doesn’t align herself with any of the political parties. She describes those who use “Tory-bashing as an identity” to be reductive and irritating. However, she tells GLAMOUR, “In the past decade, it has become actually warranted.”

    She cites Brexit as a pivotal factor in “exposing the lunacy of British politics” and points to “constant backstabbing and plotting and endless machinations in the Tory party in the service of maintaining power have taken over Westminster,” which has “infected other parties in [a] mad grab for power.”

    “The whole thing seems to be slowly melting in front of our eyes.”

    As for how she’ll be spending the next election? “Crying,” she says. “But probably voting Labour for the first time.”

    Lisa (40), who works in the education sector in Manchester, grew up in a Labour household but is feeling conflicted about voting for them in the next general election.

    After reading about Labour’s stance on housing and immigration, she feels that “the party’s values and views no longer mirror [her] own.”

    Lisa is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable in our society, which she believes can be achieved by taxing the wealthiest. She wants the next government to tackle a wealth of issues, from climate change to the cost of living crisis – but are either of the main political parties up to the job?

    “We are not kept by the government; they are kept by us.”

    In their own ways, Nina, Erin and Lisa all feel disillusioned with the two-party system. Nina argues that the UK’s political system is too similar to the USA’s, arguing that countries with proportional representation tend to have “healthy competition to keep political parties in check.”

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  • How the pill can change (and even rewire) your brain

    How the pill can change (and even rewire) your brain

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    We put these mini hormone bombs into our bodies for decades, and we don’t know a smidgen of the science behind them – and that’s why women now need to be armed with more information about how hormones work in every form of contraception, from the pill to the patch, coil, injection and implant.

    Women (and some non-binary and trans people) have instinctively known for years that hormonal contraception affects their mood and sex drive, but that’s mostly been dismissed, and we’ve been gaslighted. All that mattered was not getting pregnant.

    Yet UK pill use has halved in the last ten years, so we are voting with our feet. At last, we have new data, science and brain scans to prove what’s happening and give us the confidence to speak out – and change to contraception that suits us better.

    Researching my book Everything You Need to Know About the Pill, I found some major surveys which showed that 77% of women experience “non-lethal” side effects, a third have come off the pill due to mental health effects like anxiety and depression, and 21% reported lowered sex drive.

    These “non-lethal” side effects may not be life-threatening, like blood clots on the pill, but they are life-ruining for some. New brain scans from Scandinavia show women’s serotonin (the happy hormone) falls by around 10% on the pill – liveable for some, a disaster for those already facing mental health problems.

    I talked to Abby Fry, 28, a fashion brand manager in London, about her experience on the pill, which nearly led to her quitting university. When she was studying marketing and management at the University of East Anglia, she went on Rigevidon, the NHS’s cheapest, first-choice pill, which contains the synthetic hormones levonorgestrel progestin and ethinylestradiol. It was partly because she was experiencing adult acne.

    “I was in second year, and it did help my skin a little bit, but then made it worse. I started getting side effects of low mood. I was snappy and had really high anxiety. I had no problem with my coursework before, but suddenly I struggled to do it at all.”

    Eventually, Abby had a full-blown crisis. She talked to her mother, who advised her to stop taking the pill. Within a week, she started to feel better. “I realised I’d been horrible to my friends; I’d been a cow.”

    She tried another combined pill, Yasmin, which is anti-androgenic, which means it lowers testosterone levels and can be helpful for acne, but it didn’t make much difference, so she dropped it too. She’s looking for a better solution. “I was under a black cloud at university. I can’t believe I nearly gave up something I loved for the pill.”

    Like Abby, none of us can guess how each pill or form of hormonal contraception will affect us individually, but as Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, who is at the forefront of investigating mental health changes and contraception at Monash University in Australia, says: “There’s not a stainless-steel plate at waist level which stops hormones getting up to our heads. Basic neuroscience tells us that the hormones oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone are potent brain steroids.”

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    Kate Muir

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  • Success! It will soon be illegal to create (not just share) deepfake porn

    Success! It will soon be illegal to create (not just share) deepfake porn

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    Creating sexually explicit deepfake pornography will be made a criminal offence in England and Wales, thanks to a new amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill.

    It comes after GLAMOUR’s Consent survey, in partnership with Refuge and Rape Crisis England & Wales, found that 91% of women think that deepfake technology poses a threat to the safety of women. Since then, we have been shouting about this issue as loudly as possible.

    In February earlier this year, GLAMOUR partnered with Greg Clark, Chair of the Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee, to host a parliamentary roundtable about the threat of deepfake technology to women. And last month, we were proud to officially support the world’s first global virtual summit on deepfake abuse.

    Our work hasn’t gone unnoticed. During an exclusive interview with the Minister for Victims and Safeguarding Laura Farris, the minister noted that she’d seen our campaign – including our demo outside Parliament – on Instagram and had since followed our coverage of the issue.

    What will be the new law on deepfake porn?

    At present, there is no legal recourse against those who create deepfake pornography of other people without their consent. Under the Online Safety Act, only the distribution or sharing of deepfake porn is criminalised.

    The new offence, proposed by Conservative MP Laura Farris and the Ministry of Justice, will be punishable with an unlimited fine and a criminal record. Only if the image is then shared could offenders face prison time.

    Per a government press release, “The new law will mean that if someone creates a sexually explicit deepfake, even if they have no intent to share it but purely want to cause alarm, humiliation or distress to the victim, they will be committing a criminal offence.”

    “It will also strengthen existing offences as if a person both creates this kind of image and then shares it, the CPS could charge them with two offences, potentially leading to their sentence being increased.”

    Farris described the amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill as “an important opportunity to deal with the creation of deepfake images”.

    She further describes the creation of deepfake pornography as a “gateway offence”, which is reflected by the decision not to impose prison time on offenders.

    “One of the realities is that some of the perpetrators of this offence are teenage boys”, Farris explains. She notes that the Law Commission has previously flagged concerns about over-criminalising young people.

    “If you create a [deepfaked sexually explicit image] in the privacy of your own bedroom, it’s still a crime. It could be punishable with up to an unlimited fine, and you would get a criminal record.

    “To reflect the fact that creating the image is a gateway offence, there won’t be a custodial sanction, and you won’t join the Sex Offender’s register.”

    This changes if you share an image of deep-faked sexual content, Farris clarifies, which could result in a two-year custodial sentence and going on the Sex Offender’s register.

    Farris also anticipated that there may – almost ironically – be privacy concerns for offenders, who believe that it shouldn’t be a crime to create a deepfaked image for their own gratification in the privacy of their own home. She has a convincing analogy:

    “We have an offence in this country of creating a dangerous explosive. So even if you create an explosive in your kitchen, you’re committing an offence – albeit a low-level one. We recognise that if that material falls into the wrong hands or if the motive of the creator changes, then it has the potential to cause catastrophic harm.”

    You can use the same analogy, in a psychological sense, for creating deepfakes, Farris explains. “It’s not enough to say that ‘I just created it to use for my own gratification’,” she says. “If that gets shared, it can have a catastrophic effect on a person’s life.”

    What do the experts and campaigners think?

    Professor Clare McGlynn, an internationally recognised expert on tech-facilitated abuse who spoke at GLAMOUR’s roundtable, has welcomed the amendment, saying:

    “The Government’s announcement is a welcome recognition that deepfake porn is now an invisible threat pervading the lives of all women and girls. Deepfake technology is now so easy to use and access that being deepfaked can happen to any of us at any time, and there is little we can do about it.

    “Deepfake porn steals women’s identities and autonomy; it’s a digital forgery.”

    “Right now, someone can make deepfake porn of you without your consent, tell you they’ve done that, tell you they’re using it for sexual arousal, and there’s nothing you can do; it’s not unlawful.

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    Lucy Morgan

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  • Janine Tate: All About Andrew And Tristan Tate’s Younger Sister

    Janine Tate: All About Andrew And Tristan Tate’s Younger Sister

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    Janine Tate is a distinguished American attorney, who, despite being part of a family known for its public figures, has chosen a path less traveled by the limelight.

    Unlike her father and brothers, who are well-known for their controversial and bold public statements, Janine has opted for a quieter, more private life.

    Her decision to steer clear of the fame and controversies that follow her family members sets her apart, highlighting her unique journey and professional focus.

    Key Takeaway

    • Janine is a respected lawyer specializing in business law and women’s rights, choosing a private life over her family’s fame.
    • Born in the UK to a chess master father and moving to the US, she’s a mix of British-American cultures, educated in law at the University of Kentucky.
    • Her hard work in law has built her a net worth of about $250,000.
    • Despite her fame-bound brothers, Andrew and Tristan, Janine maintains a distant relationship with them,.

    She Was Born In Luton

    Janine Tate with her Husband
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    Janine Tate is a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom, originally from Luton, Bedfordshire, in the East of England. She is the daughter of Emory Andrew Tate Junior and Eileen Tate.

    Eileen, who worked as a catering assistant at Newman Catholic School, and Emory, an international chess master with 80 tournament victories and a former member of the United States Air Force according to US Chess Federation.

    Her parents, met in the mid-1980s at the Ministry of Defence base in Chicksands, Bedfordshire, married in 1985 but divorced in 1997.

    Emory was born on 27th December 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as per Sportskeeda.

    Janine has a mixed ethnic background and holds both British and American citizenship.

    She completed her high school education in the UK before attending the University of Kentucky’s J. David Rosenberg College of Law.

      Details
    Full Name Janine Tate
    Gender Female
    Date of Birth 1990
    Age 34 years (as of 2024)
    Place of Birth Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
    Current Residence Louisville, Kentucky, United States
    Nationality British-American
    Ethnicity Mixed
    Religion Christianity
    Sexuality Straight
    Height 5’4’’ (163 cm)
    Weight 123 lbs (56 kg)
    Body Measurements 35-25-36 inches (89-64-91 cm)
    Hair Colour Black
    Eye Colour Brown
    Father Emory Andrew Tate Jr.
    Mother Eileen Ashleigh Tate
    Siblings 2
    Marital Status Married
    Partner Norman Webb
    Children 2
    University University of Kentucky
    Profession Lawyer
    Net Worth $250k

    What Does She Do?

    Janine Tate is a dedicated lawyer by profession, reportedly specializing in the fields of business and commercial litigation allegedly she works at Frost Brown Todd LLC according to Legit.

    Her brothers recognize her as a feminist, highlighting her involvement in advocating for women’s rights.

    This aspect of her work showcases her passion for making a difference in societal issues, particularly in championing the rights and equality of women.

    What Is Her Net Worth?

    Janine Tate’s alleged net worth stands at around $250,000, primarily accrued through her profession as a full-time attorney according to a source from Aussiecelebs.com.

    Her Relationship With Andrew And Tristan

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    Janine’s oldest brother, Emory Andrew Tate III, is a notable figure in both the martial arts world and on the internet. Born on December 1, 1986, in Washington, D.C., USA, he has reached the age of 36 as of 2022. Initially making his mark as a professional kickboxer, he later transitioned to offering memberships and paid courses on his website.

    Gaining fame as an online influencer, his journey has been marred by controversy due to his misogynistic comments on social media, leading to bans from several platforms.

    Her other older brother, Tristan Tate, born on July 15, 1988, is a well-known British kickboxer, businessman, TV personality, entrepreneur, and social media influencer.

    His achievements include winning the International Sports Karate Association (ISKA) championship twice as per Briefly news.

    Beyond sports, he has diversified his interests into owning casinos in Romania, investing in assets, and trading in cryptocurrency.

    He also generates income through modeling campaigns, brand endorsements, and various side projects.

    Strained Family Ties

    Janine Tate’s relationship with her brothers is notably strained. This aspect of their family dynamic came to light through statements made by Andrew.

    In an interview, he openly shared:

    “I have a sister. My sister and I don’t really talk. I do love her.”

    Similarly, Tristan Tate expressed a lack of close connection with Janine, stating:

    “I have nothing bad to say about my sister; she just doesn’t talk to me. I haven’t spoken to her properly in years. I wish her all the best. I don’t know, but she lives in f***ing Kentucky or somewhere.”

    These admissions reveal a significant distance, both emotional and physical, between Janine and her siblings.

    During the Patrick Bet-David Podcast, Tate also had some comments on his sister.

    This is what he had to say:

    I wish her the absolute best, I have nothing bad to say about her. But the bond me and my brother have, I don’t wanna say this in any kind of negative way. I don’t feel I could live with my sister full-time in a same house. It would be weird, I don’t know why. I always thought there’s gonna be some degree of disconnect just because of the gender. 

    FAQ

    What does Janine Tate do?

     Janine is an American lawyer specializing in business and commercial litigation. She keeps a low profile compared to her famous brothers.

    Is Janine Tate a feminist?

    Her brothers describe her as a feminist who focuses on women’s rights activism.

    Is Andrew Tate’s sister older than him?

     No, Janine is Andrew’s younger sister.

    Does Andrew Tate have kids?

     Yes, Andrew claims to have several children, but details about them remain mysterious.

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  • 5 things we learnt from the powerful – and heartbreaking – Sarah Everard documentary

    5 things we learnt from the powerful – and heartbreaking – Sarah Everard documentary

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    On Tuesday 5 March, a documentary entitled ‘Sarah Everard: The Search for Justice’ will air on BBC One. After watching a preview screening, GLAMOUR’s Entertainment Director Emily Maddick shares the most important things she learned from the powerful documentary…

    Last weekend marked three years since the abduction, rape and murder of 33-year-old South Londoner, Sarah Everard, at the hands of serving police officer, Wayne Couzens. Even three years on, it seems the nation is still reeling from this unprecedented crime that served as a watershed moment, blowing open public trust in the police force and highlighting the very real threat of gender-based violence towards girls and women in the UK.

    Last Thursday, the first part of the The Home Office-commissioned inquiry into Sarah’s murder – undertaken by Dame Elish Angiolini – found there were repeated missed opportunities to stop Couzens within the police force. In fact, he had been reported to the police eight times before he attacked and murdered Sarah. Reports of Couzens’ indecent exposure in 2015, 2020 and 2021 were mishandled. Couzens was even found to repeatedly expose himself at a McDonalds in Kent in the few days before he murdered Sarah. Police culture was questioned as a whole in the report, which looked to sexist and misogynistic behaviour as a worrying catalyst for more violent crimes.

    Now a BBC documentary, Sarah Everard: The Search for Justice, which has been two and a half years in the making, will air on BBC 1 and BBC iPlayer tomorrow (Tuesday 5 March) at 9pm. The film looks closely at the Met’s investigation into marketing executive Sarah’s murder, how the devastating crime unfolded and its long-lasting impact. Told by those closely involved in the case from the outset, many of whom are speaking on camera for the first time, including the Senior Investigating Officer, Katherine Goodwin, the Prosecuting Barrister, Tom Little and Sarah’s local MP, Bell Ribeiro-Addy.

    Ahead of tomorrow’s release, here are five main takeaways from the documentary…

    1.) Women were at the heart of the investigation.

    While the Met police force clearly has major problems, and the former Police Commissioner Cressida Dick resigned amid the scandal, there are brilliant women who work there – namely Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, the Senior Investigating Officer on Sarah’s case. Goodwin leads much of the documentary – and her care, calmness, leadership and forensic investigation throughout gives some hope that there are brilliant women in the Met. At one point, she reveals that she had to go and tell Sarah’s family about a horrific meme being circulated within the police force uncovered by a Sunday newspaper, about how to murder a single girl – on Mother’s Day. A horrendous and unenviable task, but as she points out, “they have already lived through the worst day of their life.”

    There is also footage released of Couzens’ second interview at Wandsworth police station, once in custody, having admitted to kidnapping Sarah. He has a bandage on his head after having self-harmed and repeatedly says, “no comment” to the interrogating female police officer. Her line of questioning is not only powerful, but also brings home the reality of the only reason that Sarah trusted Couzens to get into his vehicle – believing she had broken lockdown rules. “Did you show your warrant card to her?” the female police officer asks. “Is that how she trusted you? Because obviously, you know, as a police officer, we’re all in a position of trust, people trust us, don’t they? People trust us to look after them. People trust us to help them. You know, protect and serve, that’s what they say isn’t it? That’s what we’re here to do. We all took that oath, you included, Wayne.”

    2.) It was CCTV footage from a bus that eventually captured Couzens.

    Minute details of the case, including the forensic search for Sarah, are revealed in the documentary. The film opens with the chillingly familiar beeping of a self-service checkout at Sainsbury’s in Clapham, as Sarah is seen on the store’s CCTV buying a bottle of wine to take to her friend’s house the night she disappeared. It is later revealed that doorbell footage along the route she walked home along was scoured for signs of Sarah and what might have happened to her.

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  • It’s not just Taylor Swift; all women are at risk from the rise of deepfakes

    It’s not just Taylor Swift; all women are at risk from the rise of deepfakes

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    But seeing high-profile women victimised in this way also has a profound impact on regular women and girls. When Ellie Wilson, an advocate for justice reform, tweeted about the troubling response to the deepfakes of Swift, she was met with her own flurry of online abuse. “People threatened to make similar deepfake images of me,” she tells GLAMOUR. “These attacks for merely stating my opinion highlight just how dangerous it is for women to simply exist on the internet.”

    Olivia DeRamus, the founder and CEO of Communia, a social network created by and for women, notes that even speaking up against deepfaking puts other women in danger. “Just talking about [deepfaking] as a woman paints a target on my back, along with other advocates, the female journalists covering this, the #swifties speaking out, and even female politicians who want to tackle the issue.”

    Professor Clare McGlynn emphasises that deepfaking represents a threat to all women and girls, citing the “potentially devastating impact on our private and professional lives.”

    It’s clear that deepfake technology is rapidly hurtling out of control. Amanda Manyame cites “rapid advances in technology and connectivity” that make it “increasingly easy and cheap to create abusive deepfake content”. She adds, “Cyberspace facilitates abuse because a perpetrator doesn’t have to be in close physical proximity to a victim.

    “In addition, the anonymity provided by the internet creates the perfect environment for perpetrators to cause harm while remaining anonymous and difficult to track down.”

    Moreover, most countries are ill-equipped to deal with tech-facilitated harms like deepfaked image-based abuse. In the UK, it is an offence – under the Online Safety Act – to share deepfake pornographic content without consent, but it fails to cover the creation of such images. “This gap,” Manyame explains, “has created an enabling environment for perpetrators who know they are unlikely to be discovered or punished. The situation is worsened by the lack of legal accountability governing the tech sector, which currently does not have to ensure safety by design at the coding or creation stage.”

    Meanwhile, the tech sector itself is alienating victims. As Manyame tells GLAMOUR, “Content moderation on tech platforms relies primarily on reporting by victims, but reporting mechanisms are generally difficult to use, and many platforms frequently do not respond to requests to remove abusive content or only respond after a long time.”

    What is the law on deepfakes in the UK?

    According to Micheal Drury, Of Counsel at BCL Solicitors, “There is no direct law prohibiting the sharing of ‘deep fakes’ unless those images are pornographic. In that case, the recently created offences under the Online Safety Act 2023 will mean that a crime has been committed as long as the person whose image is shared (real or fake) has not consented and the person sharing does not believe they have consented.

    “There is no direct civil wrong allowing the person said to be shown in the image to sue. For those in the same position as Taylor Swift, the obvious solution is to rely upon the copyright of one’s image (if copyrighted), a breach of privacy or data protection laws; harassment (as a civil wrong), perhaps defamation, or criminal law more generally.”

    Can anything be done about deepfake technology? Let’s start with legislation. The Online Safety Act criminalises the sharing – not the creation – of non-consensual deepfake pornography, which could, as Sophie Compton, co-founder of #MyImageMyChoice, a movement tackling intimate image-based abuse, tells GLAMOUR, create “greater accountability for tech companies.” Whether this legislation will be effective is another story.

    Sophie explains that the current legislation allows tech companies to effectively “mark their own homework”. She points out that search platforms drive plenty of traffic to deepfake pornography sites – can the Online Safety Act clamp down on this? “The government needs to tackle Big Tech and their role in promoting and profiting off deepfake abuse, and get the sites and web services that are profiting off of abuse blocked from the mainstream internet.”

    Professor Clare McGlynn from Durham University notes that while the Online Safety Act has the potential to tackle deepfake pornography, “There is a real risk that the legislation is a damp squib, all rhetoric and little change.” She points out that Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is currently consulting on the guidance it will use to enforce the Act. “Ofcom needs to challenge the social media companies to make a step-change in their approaches […] It should focus on proactive regulation being human-rights-enhancing. It can enable women to live freer lives online.”

    Ultimately, though, we need to address the misogynistic culture that empowers users to create harmful, non-consensual content of women. Helen Mort survived being deepfaked; she asks, “What are the cultural and social factors that make people abuse images in this non-consensual way?”

    We’re still looking for answers.

    GLAMOUR has reached out to representatives for Taylor Swift and X for comment.

    If you have had your intimate images shared without your consent, remember that you are not alone, and there is help available. Get in touch with the Revenge Porn Helpline at help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk. There is also a step-by-step guide on notyourporn.com, which should be followed before taking any action.

    For more from Glamour UK’s Lucy Morgan, follow her on Instagram @lucyalexxandra.



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  • So The Academy Clearly Didn’t Watch Barbie

    So The Academy Clearly Didn’t Watch Barbie

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    Every year, Awards Season is special for one reason: we all come together in outrage against a very specific group of voters, and publicly shame them until we grow bored. The Golden Globes and Emmys are great predictors of who will be ultimately nominated for an Oscar…but this year, it appears that the Academy stopped watching movies altogether.

    When I woke up yesterday, I was bombarded by thousands of Tweets calling for the evisceration of the Academy after the 2024 Oscar Nominee list was revealed. It’s your modern-day mob mentality — and get your pitchforks ready, because there were quite a few notable snubs.

    • Hunky Charles Melton for May/December
    • Leonardo DiCaprio for Scorsese’s 10-hour epic Killers Of The Flower Moon
    • Greta Gerwig as Best Director for Barbie
    • Margot Robbie as Best Actress for Barbie
    • Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night Away” for Barbie
    • Saltburn, in general.

    Okay, so I was already up in arms about the lack of nominations for Jacob Elordi and Charles Melton. But nothing was more offensive than the glaringly obvious
    Barbie irony: the Academy chose to honor “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling in a movie created by women, for women, about the struggles of feminism in a male-dominated society.

    This is no hate to Ryan Gosling, who has owned his Ken-ergy in the best, candid way possible. He has supported his cast and uplifted its women during every single press event, red carpet, and personal statement. But the fact that they chose to nominate the one song about men taking over is laughable.
    Commenting on the lack of nominations himself, Gosling took to social media to say:

    “
    But there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film…To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement,”

    Sure, Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” was nominated considering it’s a beautiful, haunting ballad that perfectly fits the film. But the Oscars have proven they’re Billie stans before by honoring her
    James Bond ballad. What about the two women who made Barbie possible? Who revived cinema and brought millions of moviegoers to the theaters dressed in pink? Who created a whole movement surrounding celebrating women after years of being told we should bring each other down?

    Barbie was a statistically bigger first-week success story than its release-day twin, Oppenheimer, and the biggest film of the year. Yet, no nomination for the director and face of the film. It’s almost like the Academy realized this movie was about them…

    Here’s the worst part: you don’t have to let them win if you don’t want to. To not even recognize Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s work and impact on the
    2023 cinemascape is like saying Taylor Swift didn’t dominate the music industry this year. It’s just a lie.

    So I will end this the way Taylor Swift would, with lyrics from “The Man”:

    “I’m so sick of running as fast as I can

    Wondering if I’d get there quicker

    If I was a man”

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  • Periods, domestic abuse and birth trauma are included in the government's women's healthcare priorities – but where is abortion?

    Periods, domestic abuse and birth trauma are included in the government's women's healthcare priorities – but where is abortion?

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    Periods, domestic abuse, and maternity care feature heavily in the government’s priorities for women’s healthcare in 2024. A series of measures – including the continued roll-out of women’s health hubs, commissioning research into the impact of periods in the workplace, and introducing training to support victims of sexual and domestic abuse – were announced at the Women’s Health Summit in central London last week.

    The Women’s Health Strategy for England is the government’s ten-year plan for improving the health and wellbeing of women and girls in England. Last week’s summit featured speeches by Professor Dame Lesley Regan, the Women’s Health Ambassador for England; Maria Caulfield, the Minister for Women’s Health; and Victoria Atkins, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

    Speaking at the summit, Atkins reflected on the strategy’s success so far, saying, “We’re breaking historical barriers that prevent women from getting the care they need, building a greater understanding of women’s healthcare issues and ensuring their voices and choices are listened to.”

    She continued, “We’ve made huge progress – enabling almost half a million women access to cheaper HRT, supporting women through the agony of pregnancy loss and opening new women’s health hubs – but I absolutely recognise there is more to do.”

    Alice Pelton, the founder of the reproductive health platform The Lowdown, agrees that there is more for the Women’s Health Strategy (WHS) to achieve. During an open Q&A at the summit, Pelton enquired about the apparent lack of policies for abortion access in the WHS, asking, “How can we really improve women’s lives and livelihood without addressing this?”

    In response, Professor Dame Lesley Regan, who chairs the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ task force on abortion, described the medical procedure as “a really crucial part of women’s healthcare”, adding: “I know from practical experience working overseas that when it is difficult to access, or it’s illegal, the problem does not go away. It goes underground. And as a result of that, girls and women die. So, there is still a significant percentage of girls and women in our world who die as a result of backstreet or unsafe abortion.”

    Victoria Atkins added: “This is a vital medical service for women. My voting record tells it […] And I very much believe that every woman in the United Kingdom should have access to safe healthcare.”

    Abortion is not directly referenced in the latest press release about the government’s women’s health priorities for 2024. It is explicitly mentioned in the official Women’s Health Strategy on two occasions: first, in a diagram about women’s health across different ages, and second, in a sub-section titled ‘Abortion services’. It reads:

    “Under the Abortion Act 1967, women have access to safe, legal and regulated abortion services.

    “The wellbeing and safety of women and girls accessing abortion services has been, and will continue to be, our first and foremost priority.

    “We will set out our plans for sexual and reproductive health later this year, including ensuring women can continue to access robust and high-quality abortion services.”

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  • Every time Reneé Rapp went off on sexist body standards

    Every time Reneé Rapp went off on sexist body standards

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    We have a lot of time for Reneé Rapp, AKA Regina George, AKA our new feminist hero. The Mean Girls star has been tearing up social media with her exhilarating approach to press interviews, from blasting the owner of a bus tour company for his apparent sexism to claiming she’s “ageist” against millennial women – we’ll admit that last one hurt just a little bit.

    One thing we definitely do not have time for, though? Body-shaming. While celebrities have long been subject to punishing body scrutiny, we must ditch the idea that it’s a rite of passage – particularly for young women navigating the spotlight. Thankfully, Reneé Rapp is leading the charge against this disturbing – and, let’s face it, sexist – cultural norm.

    Whether she’s talking about the realities of living with an eating disorder or calling out body-shamers, Reneé is unapologetically forging a more promising path for women in the entertainment industry (and beyond).

    Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Reneé Rapp moments. And if you’re reading this Reneé, please never change.

    When she shut down speculation about her body…

    Speaking at the Teen Vogue Summit in 2023, Reneé was asked, “From a public perception [and] media standpoint, how do you reckon with what you can control and what you can’t?” Her response was – obviously – brilliant.

    “The conversation around my body is f*cking stupid,” Rapp replied. “I’m like, ‘just shut the f*ck up.’ I mean, you’re so obsessed. You are clinically so obsessed. And I get it. I know I look good. You don’t need to talk about it.”

    “I mean, it’s ridiculous,” she continued. “It definitely hurts my feelings on a certain level. I won’t say, ‘It doesn’t bother me, and I’m doing great with it.’ I think it’s harmful. I think it’s stupid. And I think it’s ignorant. But also, again, you’re obsessed. Like, shut up.”

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    When she called out body-shaming on the Mean Girls Broadway set…

    In an interview with The Guardian, Reneé claimed that people involved in the show “would say some vile fucking things to me about my body,” which exacerbated her eating disorder. At one stage, she says, it got so severe that her parents flew to New York to try and pull her out of the show for the sake of her health.

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  • GLAMOUR's Feminist Manifesto: 11 things women want to see in 2024

    GLAMOUR's Feminist Manifesto: 11 things women want to see in 2024

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    “We need to see funding commitments for specialist domestic abuse services, from the current and any potential future governments so that women and girls who have experienced abuse can be properly supported to rebuild their lives. Decades of chronic underfunding in the sector, and the cost-of-living crisis, have meant that proper sustainable funding is desperately needed.”

    8. Transgender women’s safety

    Charlie Craggs, actress and activist: “There has been a very strategic PR campaign in the media and on social media to rebrand transgender people from the bullied to the bully – all while we continue to be bullied. We are not a danger; we are *in* danger. I pray 2024 is the year people start to realise this before things get even worse.”

    9. Legal reform

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    Dr Charlotte Proudman: “As a barrister representing survivors of violence, I want to pay tribute to their bravery in speaking out about their experiences of the justice system; many women describe being treated like criminals rather than victims, whilst others describe the trial as worse than the violence they suffered.

    “Life is not much better for barristers who fight for the rights of women. I, like many other women and marginalised barristers, have suffered systemic bullying by colleagues for speaking out about injustice and misogyny. The Bar Council published a report showing that 44% of those who replied to a survey had witnessed or experienced bullying.

    “As we step into the new year, it’s our collective duty to advocate for change. I want to see everyone in the justice system unwaveringly supported and protected. Let’s resolve to champion a legal system that reveres diversity, equality and a fundamental right to speak truth to power in 2024.”

    10. Take maternal rights seriously

    Joeli Brearley, CEO and founder of Pregnant Then Screwed: “In 2024, we finally want to see the government take the rights of mothers seriously. From pregnancy and maternity discrimination, which impacts three-quarters of mothers, to a lack of affordable and high-quality childcare, to a parental leave system which reinforces the notion that it is a woman’s job to do the caring.

    “It is high time legislation supported a woman’s right to have children and a career, should she so wish. We, therefore, want to see an increase in properly paid paternity leave, funding for nurseries and childminders that will enable them to provide high-quality education and care, and all jobs to be advertised as flexible unless there is a good business reason not to do so, for non-disclosure agreements to be unenforceable in cases of discrimination, and finally an extension to the time limit to raise a tribunal claim so that women have more chance of accessing the justice they deserve.”

    11. Peace for all women impacted by war

    Niki Ignatiou, Senior Humanitarian Policy and Research Specialist at ActionAid UK: “In a year where we’ve witnessed a sharp increase in violent and acute conflicts across the world, we’ve lost sight of the sheer trauma women and girls are facing every single day. With more than 600 million women and girls living in conflict-affected countries, we are failing whole generations of women and the communities they are helping to keep on their feet. Widespread human rights abuses are being witnessed in the ongoing war in Ukraine, in conflicts in Sudan, the DRC, and with the escalation of violence in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel, it’s clear that in 2024 far more needs to be done to protect women’s rights and their safety.”

    For more from Glamour UK’s Lucy Morgan, follow her on Instagram @lucyalexxandra.

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  • GLAMOUR Wrapped: Our biggest (and most empowering) moments of 2023

    GLAMOUR Wrapped: Our biggest (and most empowering) moments of 2023

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    One of our proudest moments of 2023 was launching the annual GLAMOUR Empowerment Summit. The first-ever summit took place on November 25th at Somerset House in London and featured speakers like Munroe Bergdorf, Laura Whitmore, Fearne Cotton, Florence Given, and Fats Timbo, who covered all kinds of issues releveant to women in the UK today, from body positivity to finances.

    13. We took fashion week by storm

    As always, we made it our mission to bring you all of the highlights from London Fashion Week in February. Later in the year, we were especially proud to share Felicity Hayward’s report on plus-size models walking on the runways around the world. In an industry that still presents women with outdated beauty standards and rarely gives plus-size models a chance to shine, Hayward’s work is a crucial step in our fight to shine a light on discrimination within the industry.

    14. Award-winning journalism

    GLAMOUR is home to award-winning journalists. This year, a number of members of our team were celebrated for their work. Dennis Lye took home two awards at the BSME Awards for Art Director of the Year and Cover of the Year. The GLAMOUR shopping team also won the BSME Award for Best Affiliate Team. Plus, both Chrissie Moncrieffe, our Creative Producer, and Lucy Morgan, our Deputy Website Editor, took home awards at the PPA Next Gen Awards. (Insert multiple clapping-hands emojis.)

    15. Our most clicked-on features of the year

    During 2023, you couldn’t get enough of GLAMOUR’s hair trends – whether it was the ‘curve cut’, the choppy fringe that even J-Lo got on board with or the face-flattering ‘shixie’. We didn’t just predict that lipgloss nails were going to be everywhere – they actually were, as you made it your favourite nail look. TikTok’s ‘vanilla girl’ aesthetic, with its luxe, minimalist mood, became the trend that shaped beauty this year alongside AI’s contour cut and every conceivable iteration of the bob.

    16. The Glamour Gift Shop opened for business

    Shopping isn’t always easy — especially when it comes to shopping for presents. That’s why we decided to compile all of our favourite gift ideas for 2023 into the brand new Glamour Gift Shop. It’s your go-to source of inspiration for gifts for everyone in your life — so, what are you waiting for, check it out now!

    17. TikTok growth

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    We launched our TikTok profile back in 2022 — and since then, we have been absolutely killing it over there (not to toot our own horn or anything). In just over a year, we’ve skyrocketed to over 200 thousand followers and have been viewed over 9 million times. You’ve all been loving us on TikTok, and we’ve been loving the new platform. So, here’s to sharing many more viral moments together in 2024!

    For more from Glamour UK’s Lucy Morgan, follow her on Instagram @lucyalexxandra.

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  • 7 money-based new year resolutions you'll actually stick to in 2024

    7 money-based new year resolutions you'll actually stick to in 2024

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    If you – like most of us – have splurged over the festive period, you may be thinking about the best money-based new year resolutions to take with you into 2024. While we hope ‘tackling the cost of living crisis’ is top of Rishi Sunak’s new year resolutions list, there are still plenty of actionable goals we can work towards as individuals.

    Everyone could benefit from a healthier relationship with their finances, but there are plenty of factors holding us back, from rocketing rent and house prices to feeling ashamed of our spending habits. In fact, the TikTok girlies have been turning to #GirlMath – e.g. returning items you’ve already bought is making a profit – to justify their financial splurges.

    We don’t need to infantilise ourselves to feel better about how we spend our cash, but we can set ourselves easy financial goals. GLAMOUR spoke to the founders of Female Invest – Emma Due Bitz, Camilla Falkenberg and Anna-Sophie Hartgivsen – who share their top money-based new year resolutions to revolutionise your spending.

    Money-based new year resolutions ideas:

    1. Create a budget

    Commit to making a detailed budget that outlines your income, expenses, and savings goals. Stick to it throughout the year to better manage your finances.

    2. Reduce debt

    Set a goal to pay off a certain amount of debt, whether it’s credit cards, student loans, or any other outstanding balances. Consider creating a repayment plan to tackle this efficiently.

    3. Save more

    Aim to increase your savings by a specific percentage or amount each month. Set up automatic transfers to a savings account to make it easier to save consistently.

    4. Invest wisely

    Educate yourself about different investment options and make a plan to invest your money wisely. Consider seeking advice from a financial advisor to align your investments with your long-term goals.

    5. Cut unnecessary expenses

    Review your expenses and identify areas where you can cut back. This could involve reducing dining out, cancelling unused subscriptions, or finding more cost-effective alternatives for everyday purchases.

    Resolve to build an emergency fund if you don’t already have one. Aim to save a specific amount that covers several months’ worth of living expenses, providing a safety net in case of unexpected financial challenges.

    7. Track spending habits

    Make a resolution to track every expense diligently. Use apps or spreadsheets to monitor where your money goes, which can help you identify patterns and areas for improvement in your spending habits.

    A final word of advice from Female Invest: “Each of these resolutions can contribute significantly to your financial health and stability, but remember, it’s essential to set realistic goals and be consistent throughout the year to achieve them.”

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  • A love letter to the ‘diva’: from Dolly Parton to Beyoncé

    A love letter to the ‘diva’: from Dolly Parton to Beyoncé

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    Where you find a diva, you’ll likely find a businessperson, a self-starter, a hustler, extending her creativity and occupying space in the overwhelmingly male worlds of the music and movie industries.

    Divas have always been able to use the fruits of their talents as a means of escape from a life of limited opportunity and expectations or to an alternate reality where their choices are their own. Their power lies in the freedom to choose.

    We meet our contemporary divas in a world that, in many ways, is much better equipped to receive them than ever. We are in the midst of a boom of cultural hashtag slogans for female success: #LeanIn, #GirlBoss, #BossBitch, etc. are all calls for female empowerment, achieved, so the thinking goes, by adopting typically ‘masculine’ practices while asserting the freedom to represent and express yourself in whatever way you choose.

    While divas of the past would have been allowed to display their wealth, it was frowned upon to display the manners or language of their male counterparts in polite society; today, it can all be done in public and out loud. Even the word ‘diva’ itself has now been added to the lexicon as a term relating to female empowerment, success and entrepreneurial spirit.

    With their outrageous amounts of talent, vision, hard work and sheer moxie, some of those divas from the last 70 years have taken their destinies by the scruff of the neck, pushing past what’s expected to forge a new future for themselves and consequently, those that follow, are celebrated. These divas have been able to channel their success into something larger than themselves, their sound or their voices.

    Here are some of the most incredible divas throughout the years…

    Dolly Parton

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    Dolly Parton’s journey might well be the definition of a rags-to-riches story. Born and raised in a one-room cabin in Tennessee and the fourth of 12 children, she was playing guitar by the age of six. Signing a recording contract at 19, she released her first country single, Dumb Blonde, in 1966. Her star continued to rise, setting the stage for a pop-pivot in the mid-1970s, which introduced her to a whole new audience. In 1980 she starred in the comedy film 9 to 5, securing her an Oscar nomination and sending her fame into orbit.

    A self-styled ‘Backwoods Barbie’, she sings about the hardship and realities of a woman’s ‘down-home’ life while looking like a pop-art version of ‘exaggerated womanhood’. Her image worked for sales but led to frustration behind the scenes. Nashville and country music were and generally remain hotbeds of traditional conservative values – a ‘good woman’s’ place was rarely on stage, and never in the boardroom.

    ‘Dumb Blonde’ seemed to be the broad perception of her within the music business, and Parton’s experience of the music industry was one of underestimation and diminution: the age-old questioning of the legitimacy and authenticity of a woman’s art and business nous based on her manner, her look. The broadsides came from women as well as men. A notorious 1977 interview by Barbara Walters questioned whether Parton worried about others thinking she was a joke due to the way she looked:

    “People have thought the joke was on me, but it’s actually been on the public. I know exactly what I’m doing, and I can change it any time … I am sure of myself as a person, I’m sure of my talent…”

    Like Marilyn Monroe before her, Parton utilized this blonde bombshell persona to infiltrate spaces of male power, making some prudent decisions along the way, starting her own publishing company at 20 and retaining publishing rights to the vast majority of her songs.

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    Barbara Streisand

    Barbara Streisand

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    Self-expression was never a challenge for Barbra Streisand, the plucky all-rounder with an almost incomparable tick-list of talent – all singing, dancing, acting AND directing. Streisand is the complete Hollywood package, albeit with a working-class Brooklyn accent.

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  • A convicted domestic abuser and an accused rapist are eligible for the BRIT Awards. Have we learned nothing?

    A convicted domestic abuser and an accused rapist are eligible for the BRIT Awards. Have we learned nothing?

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    He went on: “I agree with consequence culture. It’s important to suffer consequences because of your actions… If the consequence of what I did is that I lose my career, I accept that. My career is superficial and it has a shelf life. Breaking the stigma of domestic abuse will not happen if it continues to be treated lightly. But if anything I have to say helps someone before they reach their breaking point, I think that has to be a good thing.”

    Regardless of how he feels now, or who he has worked to become, there should be consequences for his actions — even Meighan himself purported to agree with that. But other than 200 hours of community service and some bad press, Meighan has not exactly faced consequences that match the seriousness of his crime. In fact, he is now, three years later, potentially being celebrated in his industry.

    Consequences aren’t only about ensuring that abusers are punished — it’s also about the message being sent to other culprits and to their victims.

    “Should these men win an award, the organisers should consider how women who have survived domestic abuse and rape will feel watching someone already convicted, as well as an alleged rapist, being celebrated in such a public way,” Women’s Aid head of media Teresa Parker said. “At Women’s Aid we would urge organisers to consider how they approach this, as for many survivors of abuse, these men’s inclusion on the list will already be a sign that these crimes are not taken seriously – the music industry has to consider the impact on women of who they celebrate, and how they celebrate them.”

    In other words, the BRITs’ decision goes far beyond Meighan’s individual story — regardless of how sorry he is now or he much works he has done on himself, the decision to celebrate him sends a chilling message to victims of domestic abuse everywhere.

    And these messages have a real-world impact. Reports from Refuge have shown that a quarter of women will experience domestic abuse throughout their lives — however, fewer than 24% of domestic abuse crimes are reported to the police. In other words, domestic abuse is a widespread issue — and yet we still haven’t created a culture in which women feel they will receive the support they need to actually report it. And celebrating a convicted abuser certainly will not help.

    In a world where cancel culture remains a hot topic, the BRITs’ decision to longlist Meighan proves that so often, an abuser’s life and career can continue on. Meanwhile, women in the UK still feel unable to come forward about abuse for fear they won’t be believed, or, that their abusers won’t face consequences. And in some cases, these abusers are even publicly celebrated.

    GLAMOUR reached out to the BRIT Awards for comment.

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  • The male contraceptive pill is officially being trialled in the UK, but will men actually take it?

    The male contraceptive pill is officially being trialled in the UK, but will men actually take it?

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    The study was performed on groups of mice and scientists discovered that the drug eliminated the mice’s fertility in just 30 minutes. It did not interfere with their mating behaviour in other ways, though – the males still mated with females but no pregnancies occurred in this period of time. Sperm collected from the female mice remained debilitated.

    According to the study, contraceptive effectiveness was found to be at 100 percent in the first two hours and 91 percent in the first three hours. By 24 hours, it had returned to normal levels. Researchers found no negative health impacts when the drugs were continuously given to the mice for six weeks.

    At the moment, further studies and clinical trials are needed – but it seems that the male pill could be a reality in the near future.

    The next closest thing we have to a male contraceptive pill is a jab, which uses a technique known as Risug (Reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance). It works by injecting a gel into the sperm ducts (under anaesthetic), which creates a barrier that stops the sperm from being able to fertilise an egg once it’s passed through it. The injection lasts up to 10 years – and can even prevent the transmission of HIV.

    One study tested the jab on human test subjects finding “no significant adverse effects” aside from “temporary scrotal enlargement and mild scrotal and inguinal region pain,” which were resolved within one month.

    It’s not the only project in the mix trying to make a change. After receiving a $1.7 million (approximately £1.2 million) donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2021, researchers at the University of Dundee are also aiming to develop the first safe and effective male contraceptive drug.

    According to Chris Barratt, Professor of Reproductive Medicine in the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine: “By the end of this two-year period, we would like to have identified a high-quality compound that we can progress to the first stages of drug development.

    “That would be a significant step forward for the field and could potentially be the key that unlocks a new era in male contraception.

    Will men actually take the male contraceptive?

    This is where things get a little tricky. It’s all well and good pioneering a radical, new male contraceptive, but if men won’t actually take it… what’s the point? A study published by We-Vibe, a sex toy manufacturer, and YLabs, a research institution from the Harvard Innovation Lab, found that “78% of men worldwide would take contraception, but fear side effects.”

    As part of the study, more than 3,500 people and seven sex experts from different countries were interviewed. The authors concluded that, “the majority of men want to share responsibility, and the chances of this actually happening are strong, because the increased demand is boosting research.”

    However, the study also found that 41% of the men interviewed said “they would not tolerate any side effects,” especially if they thought it could affect their libido. Sadly, the flip side is that some women reported a reluctance to let men take the responsibility as “there is too much concern that their partner might not take the contraceptives regularly.”

    The study concluded: “What is needed, then, is a significant cultural change in which men demand and want to use contraception and women are willing to give away some of the responsibility.”

    For more from Glamour UK’s Lucy Morgan, follow her on Instagram @lucyalexxandra.

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  • “Strife” Star Asher Keddie Reflects on “Naive” Feminist Views — and What Changed – POPSUGAR Australia

    “Strife” Star Asher Keddie Reflects on “Naive” Feminist Views — and What Changed – POPSUGAR Australia

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    A captivating television series often draws inspiration from real-life experiences and transforms them into a riveting fictional narrative. “Strife”, the latest BINGE series, achieves precisely this. It delves into the world of women’s media in its formative years, drawing inspiration from Mia Freedman’s memoir “Work, Strife, Balance”.

    At its core, “Strife” revolves around the imperfect yet compelling character of Evelyn Jones, played by the talented Asher Keddie. From her humble beginnings as a lounge-room blogger to emerging as a powerful force in women’s media, Evelyn’s journey is a testament to the complexities of life, motherhood, the end of a marriage, public scrutiny, and the unique challenges faced within the confines of a women’s media office.

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    “Strife” Is Based on Many Personal Experiences

    While the series is undeniably a work of fiction, Keddie reveals that many storylines are grounded in reality.

    “We brought so much of our own experiences because we really wanted to tell this story and the complexities of it,” she tells POPSUGAR Australia. Keddie explains how the narrative reflects the cultural shifts of the past decade, as society increasingly shifted online, exposing individuals to new challenges and opportunities for self-expression.

    Asher Keddie on How “Strife” Tackles Feminist Ideals

    “Strife”‘s brand of feminism as portrayed in the mid-2010s is deeply rooted in the rise of women’s online media. Empowerment, in this context, emanates from sharing personal stories online. Keddie describes the experience of constantly discussing feminism during filming as “validating and empowering”. The series gave the cast and crew a space to explore their evolving opinions on feminism, with Keddie noting, “It’s okay for our opinions to be changeable.”

    Reflecting on her own upbringing, Keddie shares how being raised in a predominantly female family initially instilled a sense of equality between genders.

    “I grew up in a family of really all females, except my dad and my grandfather, and that gave me this gift of thinking that there was absolutely no difference between me and a boy,” she says.

    However, this perspective also led to moments of realisation and questioning, which Keddie describes as being like “a smack in the face”.

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    “…I’m So Naive!”

    In essence, “Strife” not only brings forth a fictional narrative but also serves as a lens through which to examine and discuss the evolving nature of feminism, as well as its influence on individual perspectives and societal norms. Asher Keddie’s portrayal of Evelyn Jones becomes a conduit for exploring the intricate dance between personal experiences and the broader societal shifts captured within the series.

    “Oh, I’m so naive!” Keddie says of her previous assumptions about equality. “Why did I think that what I wanted to do would be possible and not questioned and not judged?”

    She adds: “It has been the experience for quite a number of years… So it’s a gift and it’s not. My ideas have changed and it’s been to just talk about feminism and think about how that affects how we’re raising boys, opposed to 20-30 years ago.”

    Stream all eight episodes of “Strife” on BINGE now.

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  • 24 of the most motivational quotes from GLAMOUR's Empowerment Summit 2023

    24 of the most motivational quotes from GLAMOUR's Empowerment Summit 2023

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    Let’s face it: we can all benefit from some inspiring motivational quotes from time to time. And GLAMOUR’s Empowerment Summit, in partnership with Samsung, Squarespace and Tinder, provided all the material we needed – and then some.

    If you didn’t make it to the summit – which took place at Somerset House Embankment Galleries on Saturday, 25th November 2023 – you can catch up on all the major moments here. We’ve also rounded up some of our favourite empowering quotes from the event – which you can add to your Notes app, stick on your fridge, or repeat in the mirror after brushing your teeth… you do you.

    Here are 24 of the most motivational quotes from GLAMOUR’s Empowerment Summit:

    On self-love…

    “If it sabotages you, bin it. If it empowers you, run with it” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi

    “Get sassy with the mean girl in your mind” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi

    “Self-love is a choice you have to make every single day” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi

    “I will not be bullied out of my purpose” – Florence Given

    “Stop running and recognise that everything that you need is within you” – Munroe Bergdorf

    “Let’s just end the quest of perfection because none of us are perfect and that is absolutely fine” – Deborah Joseph

    “Empowerment is not necessarily one place, it’s a journey” – Laura Whitmore

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    On careers…

    “You are 100% worthy of all the opportunities that come your way” – Tiwalola Ogunlesi

    “Authenticity is the best thing you can have when starting a platform” – Michelle Reid

    “Find your special sauce, see what works for you and stick to that” – Oghosa Ovienriob

    “Every time you worry about sounding stupid, you undersell yourself, you minimise yourself, and you water down all the great things that make you so different” – Stefanie Sword Williams

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  • ‘You can build the world that you want to live in’: Munroe Bergdorf opens up about reclaiming her power at GLAMOUR’s Empowerment Summit

    ‘You can build the world that you want to live in’: Munroe Bergdorf opens up about reclaiming her power at GLAMOUR’s Empowerment Summit

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    Whenever Munroe Bergdorf is in the room, you know that something special is about to go down. And when the social activist, broadcaster, and model (not to mention previous GLAMOUR Women of The Year) took to the stage at GLAMOUR’s Empowerment Summit, she did not disappoint.

    In conversation with GLAMOUR contributing editor and host of the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, Josh Smith, Munroe reflected on her personal journey from coming out (three times!) to using her platform to enact social change.

    The interview kicked off with Munroe reflecting on the first time she felt truly empowered. “There’s something very powerful about when you are a child,” she began. “As adults, we’re constantly trying to get back to that feeling of being carefree […] I’m constantly trying to get back to that childlike state.”

    She also recalls feeling empowered as an adult when she started university: “I started seeing more people like me and also just started to question a lot of the things that I grew up believing about either myself or other people like me. I started recognising that you can build the world that you want to live in, and you don’t need to live in a world that doesn’t resonate with you.” Mic-drop.

    Munroe’s journey of self-discovery has been a long one. “I came out first as gay when I was really young – I think around the age of eight,” she explains. “I was swiftly told no. And then, I guess I came back out again when I was 14 as gay and then came out as trans and then came out as bisexual. So this used to be a process of trying to understand who I am, and then I just started to realise I actually labels only really are there to serve you, and you don’t necessarily need to find a new one to identify with constantly.”

    “When we pull our resources, when we pull our perspectives, our impact, we can’t be divided.”

    Throughout this path, Munroe has found solace in community. She tells Josh Smith that community is especially important within the context of global injustices. “When we pull our resources, when we pull our perspectives, our impact, we can’t be divided.” This can be achieved through a “shift from the individual to the collective and recognising that if we are all on the same page and talking to each other, communicating, understanding what each other needs, then that’s really how we’re going to get stuff done.”

    She continues: “Community is what has gotten me to this point. I couldn’t have done it on my own when I was being taught to shreds in the press or losing my job because of standing up for what I believe in. It was my community that rallied around me and was that confirmation that I was on the right track.”

    Community is particularly vital when societal infrastructures – such as healthcare and funding for transgender charities – are lacking. “The Tories don’t provide any government funding for transgender services,” Munroe states. “All of the services that help us are running largely on donations, which the community has to facilitate in terms of people even knowing that they exist. So yeah, community is survival.”

    While community is vital, Munroe is also calling out organisations – and indeed, the UK government – who perpetuate transphobic rhetoric. “It’s easy to exploit small communities because the government doesn’t need us to vote for ’em. But we are in all of the headlines of every single paper, especially conservative papers, even though we’re less than 1% of the population, which doesn’t make sense.”

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    Lucy Morgan

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