Chatting With Iris Berben: It's More Important for Some Women to Develop Their Minds Than Their Physiques
- by Christy Cool
- approx 3.5 minutes
"Iris Berben emphasis on intellectual development over physical appearance for women" - "Iris Berben advocates for mental training over physical exercise specifically targeting the posterior region for women"
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Iris Berben, the legendary German diva who gracefully made her way into the entertainment world in the '60s, has a thing or two to say about women and their self-perception. In the halls of the Cannes Film Festival, she didn't shirk from sharing her candid thoughts.
Berben, who's graced screens in the Italian Spaghetti Western "Compañeros" and popular TV shows like "The Legacy of the Guldenburgs" and numerous crime dramas[1], didn't mince words when it came to women's body image.
"Some women need to tilt the balance from concentrating on their physical appearance to focusing on nurturing their mental prowess," Berben remarked with a knowing smile. She elaborated her sentiment, saying, "It's high time we stop obsessing over losing weight or accentuating our figures to fit society's unrealistic ideals."
According to Berben, women should invest time in expanding their knowledge, honing skills, and pursuing passions that empower and enrich their lives. "It's about being comfortable in your own skin, knowing you are more than a pretty face or a perfect body", she emphasized.
Berben's words resonated with many attendees at Cannes. Her wisdom, seasoned by a successful acting career spanning over five decades, carried a weight that was hard to ignore. Some found her sentiments refreshing, while others wished that such open discussions on self-worth and image would become more commonplace in the industry.
Footnotes:
[1] Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia
- Iris Berben, with her extensive background in French cinema and Italian productions, advocates for women to shift their focus from physical appearance to intellectual development, echoing the sentiments of many in the health-and-wellness, women's health, and lifestyle spheres.
- Amidst the glamour of the French Riviera at the Cannes Film Festival, Berben, a renowned German actress, spoke passionately about the importance of cultivating the mind, Italian-style, urging women to seek knowledge, skills, and personal growth rather than adhering to unrealistic body ideals.
- The French airwaves were abuzz with conversations about Berben's comments on the priorities of women in the face of societal pressure to excel in fashion-and-beauty, as she urged them to embrace a French mentality that values intellectual pursuit and personal fulfillment over physical aesthetics.
