There was a period of time when Australian model Gemma Ward absolutely dominated the international runway. I remember seeing her emerge at various Australian fashion events in 2002 and 2003, but by the Autumn Winter collections in 2004, there was no model more sought after than her. In her early days, she had an uncanny resemblance to Goldie Hawn, with a doll like face, blond curls and pillowy lips. It was at a Chanel Resort show that the media began to notice her slightly curvier frame, and the rest as they say, is history.
I'm so saddened by the media hype surrounding her weight this week, I can't believe they're calling her fat. Ok, she's admittedly bigger than she used to be, but by social standards today, her figure is healthy and balances her tall frame. Ward lives in New York, and hasn't modelled since the January 2008 death of her rumoured love at the time, Heath Ledger. But he was also reportedly linked to an Olsen at the same time so I'm not believing any stories. And she took a stellar turn in The Black Ballon, showing casing her acting talents last year, so it's no surprise that she's left the short lived career of a model to focus on other interests. She's 22 years old and has already had an amazing and exciting career, I can only wish her well in her career: part 2.
Taking a lighter spin on the topic, the situation reminds me of an obsessed fan blubbering from behind black, tear smudged eyes "leave Britney alone". Considering I'm seeing her in concert next week, who knows what to expect. Britney's come under serious fire in Australia for lip-syncing, and I don't mind at all, as long as she puts some energy into her famous dance routines. Don't let us down Britney.
So I can only say leave Gemma alone. She's young and healthy, and although the recent images don't quite portray it, hopefully she's happy too.
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