Daisy Ridley Just Nailed A Problem With #NoFilter #NoMakeup
And gave us all a lesson in self-esteem
Among many other things about her, it’s easy to love Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley for her charming, oftentimes incisive, social media presence. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi or not, take a look at what she’s done as she’s gotten more and more famous, and you’ll def join the ranks of her fandom.
Yesterday, Ridley posted an Instagram pic that nailed a nagging issue we’ve all had with the celebrity #NoMakeup and #NoFilter memes. Granted, we all love a good #NoMakeup shot, but as she explains, it’s not always so simple.
Take a look.
And, yeah, she’s right. As a person scampering around in the world, seeing all these beautiful people with #NoMakeup can be quite daunting. In fact, all these “filtered, most carefully chosen and cleverly edited moments of their lives,” can make us all—even beautiful celebs such as Ridley—scared to share the reality with the Internet. Thank her for having the guts to raise her hand and admit that it happens to her.
More than that, it’s a good reminder and a good gut check. Yes, some of your favorite people to follow are giving us some honest moments through the #NoMakeup and #NoFilter hashtags—but even they are often part of a larger effort to portray something perfect.
Instagram is a great view of the world, but it can also be a drag on your self-esteem. When that happens, just remember that there really isn’t such a thing as #NoFilter.
