Emma Stone: 'I'm Learning to Appreciate Myself No Matter What'
Emma Stone has opened up about her weight struggle and working in Hollywood. The 25-year-old actress said that she is working to accept herself and to "be kind" to herself in an environment that places a great deal of value on appearance.
"Keeping weight on is a struggle," Stone told Cosmopolitan, "especially when I'm under stress, and especially as I've gotten older. That's the way my genes have decided to go, and things will change as time goes on, as does everything."
Stone admitted that it was hard to read disparaging comments about herself in magazines and online. But she is trying to remain true to herself and simply be who she is, but that only comes with work and effort. The actress explained that she wants to set an example for young girls and women who are struggling with their weight or appearance.
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"When completely untrue statements are made about me or my health, of course a part of me wants to defend. Thing is, people have a right to imagine what they want to imagine. My job at those moments is to tell myself the truth. Am I taking care of myself in a healthy way? Am I respecting myself and being responsible? And over and over, I answer yes to that question. Then I remind myself to be kind to myself, and as slightly ridiculous as it may sound, to treat myself in the same gentle way I'd want to treat a daughter of mine," Stone explained. "It really helps."
The star of "Amazing Spider-Man 2" made headlines recently for her appearance, which some described as "too thin" or "gaunt." Stone noted, though, that she is healthy and happy, contrary to what others may believe, and attributes their comments to insecurity.
"I'm actively working hard on learning to appreciate yourself no matter what," she told Cosmo. "If what someone else says can easily derail you, it means your sense of self isn't that firmly established in the first place. It's an outside job. You're beautiful and worthy and totally unique. People insult each other based on their own insecurities – even though it may feel personal, it really never is. Really."
