Smiley 90210 star Shenae Grimes is kind of miffed that people are criticizing her, not only for being too skinny but for smoking up a storm wherever she goes. Apparently she thinks it's unfair that she's expected to act like a role model, just because millions of young girls are watching her '90s-remake show for some reason.
She even wrote about it on MySpace:
Hey guys!
I didnt think my next blog would be so soon, but I guess it is!
But what im here to blog about is my recent cover of the tabliods and my highly criticized smoking habit. Now, as you all know now probably, I graced my first major magazine cover, only to be called "too skinny" alongside my co-star Jessica Stroup. I would like to say once again that neither me or Jessica have issues with our weight or bodies. I happened to be very small built, and ive always been skinny. So I personally think that people need to stop criticizing everyone in the media these days about their issues. Im sure you wouldnt like it if someone pointed out all of your flaws and all of your mistakes... but thats what the media does to us. Anyways, im ranting.. so onto my next issue.
Tmz has criticized my smoking habit. I cant say that im proud of it, but there are so many people struggling with the addiction nowadays. I started smoking at about 16, and 1 in 5 teenagers smoke. Im not going to really go into the issue, but my hope is that you will all just stop hating and get on with it. I smoke. My choice. Im sorry if you dont like it, but this is who I am.... Ive read some of the comments, they arrent the most supportive, but im doing the best to ignore them and just move on.
Well thats it for me guys, have an amazing week
Hmm, that's quite an argument. But if "1 in 5 teenagers smoke," maybe it's partly because they frequently see their favorite actresses, who are presented as all pretty and sweet and popular on TV, in photos like this:
First, gross. Second, six packs? Seriously? Third, it's not just your "choice" anymore when those choices affect millions of teen viewers.
And fourth, if you don't think the public is going to compare your real-life behavior with your onscreen character, maybe it's time you had a nice long talk with Shannen Doherty.
Okay, we've said our piece. Except for one other thing: The apostrophe key on your computer seems to be broken. Maybe that girl Silver can fix it -- she seems nice.
Photos: The CW, JustJared.com; MySpace blog via ONTD
Previously:
Everybody's Worried About the Skinny Girls of 90210