Overview

• In a Guardian interview Curtis described cosmetic surgeries as a “genocide of a generation of women” and said she chose the term for its deliberate impact.
• She warned that artificial intelligence-powered filters fuel unrealistic beauty ideals and drive a never-ending loop of procedures.
• In the accompanying photoshoot she posed with oversized red wax lips as a provocative symbol against prevailing cosmetic standards.
• Drawing on her parents’ experiences she highlighted persistent ageism in Hollywood that pressures women to maintain a youthful appearance.
• Curtis emphasised that her critique is aimed at industry practices and that she does not judge individuals who opt for cosmetic enhancements.