Did you catch the latest tweet from the well-known Bravo fan account @yolanda_parody? They made a playful jab at Heather Gay from *The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City*, implying she might be inclined to use the substance from the body-horror film *The Substance*. This film features Demi Moore as an aerobics instructor who uses an elixir to regain her youth. While it’s all meant in jest, it certainly doesn’t come off as a flattering remark.
Reality TV personalities like Heather Gay willingly open their lives for public consumption, fully aware that their actions and characteristics will be under a microscope for entertainment purposes. However, is it fair for their physical appearances to be subjected to the same level of scrutiny? Comments like the one from @yolanda_parody might seem mild, especially when considering the barrage of insults these women face regarding their looks. They’ve been insulted on air by their own co-stars, being compared to characters like Shrek and Miss Piggy, leading us to ponder the extent of the hurtful remarks they must receive in their DMs.
I’m not here to dictate how you engage in conversation or to critique anyone’s looks. It’s natural to notice when someone has a remarkable transformation between seasons, and that’s perfectly acceptable. Yet, as fans and a society, we might want to rethink our fixation on physical perfection and stop holding women accountable for their choices in pursuit of these ideals.
Heather Gay, much like many of her fellow Housewives, has been candid about her cosmetic enhancements. She has openly discussed her experiences with Botox, lip fillers, Sculptra, and other procedures aimed at refining her appearance. As a self-described “bad Mormon,” she co-owns a med-spa in Utah that caters to those seeking the ideal look. While elements of Mormon culture certainly influence the lives of the Salt Lake City Housewives, the quest for youth and beauty seems to transcend regional boundaries, resonating across all the Housewives franchises.
It’s crucial to keep in mind that behind the glitz and the drama of reality television, these women are real individuals with emotions. Instead of tearing them down based on their appearances, let’s focus on celebrating their unique traits and achievements.
