America Ferrera may have won the hearts of millions as TV's 'Ugly Betty,' but the actress is one bombshell babe who has divided the blogosphere. Beginning with her starring role in HBO's 'Real Women Have Curves,' Ferrera has come to represent a new type of Hollywood beauty, but the reception to the changing face of the glamour girl hasn't always been pretty.In a recent interview with PopEater, the actress addressed the seemingly endless discussion of her weight. "I don't really think about it to be honest. It's not hard to ignore, because I find it all so ridiculous," she said. I think there's a whole different set of rules that exist in a pretend world. The celebrity world, the online gossip world, where people have different rules about [how] they get to talk about other people and their appearances."
While Ferrera has visibly slimmed down since her turn in 'Real Women Have Curves,' she says her weight loss was not due to media pressure. "To spend any time at all thinking about the bad or good things written about me is such a waste of time and energy. I hope to have a career based on the work I do and not whether a gossip site says I look good or bad in a dress," she says.




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America Ferrera is adorable. She looks healthy. It's a shame "Ugly (not)" Betty was cancelled. It was a great show.
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I was about to say I LOVE America too!!! But then I realized everyone was talking about the Ugly Betty chick and not the actually country...oppsssss.
I always find it funny when bigger people talk about not wanting to be too thin...and then they lose weight... Isn't it ironic? dont you think?!
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It seems to me that actors who don't fit a mold tend to have more control over the kind of offers they get. Some have parts written for them specifically.
Seems like being unique is a better way to go than when you're cookie cutter and could easily slide in or out of role with tons of women who could replace you out there.
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NOW THIS CHICK IS PRETTY AND STACKED LIKE A BRICK SHTHOUSE,,,,,,YEAH BABY
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I agree with her. She is gorgeous just the way she is. Why is it always about weight. If a person is healthy and feels good about themselves then what does their weight matter?
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AMERICA SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT "WORRYING" OVER HER WEIGHT. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY AND VERY TALENTED. GOD BLESS YOU SWEETY.
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Way to go America!!! Awesome attitude. Love your work. There are too many "celebrities" who are only famous for being jerks, kids of someone famous, etc. They have no real talent. You will do well with your career, and here is hoping that it is a long and properous one.
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People who judge others by their numbers disgust me.
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Love You America, You have been a part of our lives through movies and one of my favorite televison shows, Ugly Betty!
I Wish The Best for You Always!!
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Why is her weight an "issue"? America's not even fat, she's shapely and looks like she eats a proper meal. People are SO superficial.
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She looks petite to me. Anyone who thinks she is not thin enough is a moron, period. Some people won't be happy unless every American woman has the same figure.
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A little, "ballast in the hull" never hurt anyone.
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To the person who said America is heavy for her frame,you are blind. She is a great role model for all young gals, to not look like a stick. Sick of the models and actresses. She is a real performer, and although, I do not like Ugly Betty, I like her. I am plump, and have heard the smart remarks on the street, and after a while, who cares? I am a nicer and kinder soul than most of them....Bless America and the ones like her....
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I bet her outfit would make alot of money in kinkshops.
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Anyone ever think that maybe the stick figures are the ones with self esteem problems. Who "cows" to the "look like a 10 year old boy" concept to be accepted?
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@Mr. Rick
I think America is cute and talented. . Paris Hilton, looks like a straight up stick.And without makeup she is so plain looking. At least America has natural beauty. If you find women like Paris pretty than more power to you. And Brittany Murphy is dead. she took so many pills, most likely to lose weight. what a shame. She fell to the pressure of what Hollywood and men want. I wonder why some men want women who are so skinny? Maybe they are lacking something. In my world men prefer women with curves and so meat on their bones.
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You are so right. She looks way better than Paris Hilton who looks like a bone and has the ugliest nose. America is a natural beauty with curves. Love her
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It is ironic that men like skinny bone women like Paris Hilton who is butt ugly. The girl is always pouting because she is hungry. And the nose is so ugly. I would rather look like America who is a natural beauty than look like anorexia looking Paris. UGG
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