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                I chose to remake this image of Queen Latifah. I think of Queen latifah as an incredibly beautiful women, who crashes through the box of what beauty should be in media today. Not only is she a woman of color, which is historically a much underrepresented group of people in the media, but she is also not the typical construct of a beautiful body size. She is a full figured women, who embraces her curves, and flaunts her body. She carries herself in a very confident way, and does not pretend to be perfect, but does show that she is worthy and beautiful. Although she does not fit the common ideals of beauty, she makes no apologies for that. She is an extremely positive role model for young girls because she is so successful. She has broken through outlets that are dominated by women who fit certain characteristics. For example her very successful career in the music industry. This is an industry that is overflowing with women who are thin and light, yet she persevered. Later becoming a Cover Girl, Queen Latifah broke through yet another barrier. As a Cover Girl her beauty is celebrated.

                Cover Girl is a cosmetics company targeted to women who strive to be beautiful. By using Queen Latifah as a model to endorse these products it does prove that different types of people can be beautiful, which in my opinion is a very positive message to send, especially to young girls. However, Cover Girl is using Queen Latifahs undeniable beauty is how the ad is using women’s bodies. Her facial beauty is undeniable, and although does not align with the norm, it is still being facilitated in a way to sell products to women who want that same gorgeous glow.  Her body is being used to sell products to women, much of the beauty seen in this ad and others are impossible to obtain.