Elisha Cuthbert denounces the pressure at the beginning of her career to pose for magazines addressed to men.
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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The 39-year-old actress spoke on the subject in the 'Broad Ideas' podcast.
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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She explains that she felt an obligation to participate in photo shoots for For Him Magazine and Maxim.
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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"There weren't really any other options at the time."
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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Elisha Cuthbert finds it hard to say no since big names like Halle Berry and Jennifer Aniston were also doing it...
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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According to Cuthbert, the latter were too young to be aware of the impacts of these photo shoots.
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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Early in her career, Cuthbert made the "sexiest women" lists in magazines.
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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Now a mom, Elisha Cuthbert questions the impact of these photos on her offspring.
Elisha Cuthbert denounces the obligation to pose for Maxim
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The actress feels that she will have to explain the reason for these photos to her children.