Anya Taylor-Joy accused of 'promoting starvation to stay in shape'

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy, 27, was accused of "normalising starvation" and promoting unhealthy eating habits when she posted a photo of herself wearing a corset.

On Instagram on February 26, Anya Taylor-Joy shared a moment of fitting clothes for the Dune: Part Two promotion in New York. The image of the actress's tiny waist in a corset from Maison Margiela became a topic of discussion. Many people thought she was supporting the trend of starvation to stay in shape.

Anya Taylor-Joy shows off her figure in a corset. Photo: Anya Taylor-Joy Instagram — Anya Taylor-Joy shows off her figure in a corset. Photo: *Anya Taylor-Joy Instagram*

Some accounts commented: "You look so stiff. Honestly, I expected better pictures from you. Being skinny is not cool", "Don't you know corsets are bad for women and still support them?" or "I believe you are talented and represent positive things, but this picture is not good for your health". Some individuals commented that Anya's photos will be a source of toxic weight loss inspiration as well as a bad example for many young girls to follow.

Along with the negative comments, many people defended the Gambit Queen star. They said the content of the photo was not a serious issue and the actress did not promote negative beauty trends. One account wrote: "Everyone demands freedom and power for women, but when they wear their favorite dresses, people protest."

Anya Taylor-Joy stepped out on the red carpet for Dune: Part Two in a figure-flattering gown alongside the main cast of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and director Denis Villeneuve on February 25. She joined the star-studded cast of the film, which also includes Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, and Christopher Walken. According to Variety , the artist's role was kept secret until the film's global release on March 1.

Anya Taylor-Joy accused of promoting starvation dieting for wearing corset — The process of making a dress by designer John Galliano. Video : *Instagram Maison Margiela*

Dune: Part Two , adapted from Frank Herbert's novel, continues the story of the previous part, revolving around the journey of revenge of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) who destroyed his family. Paul receives help from the Fremen tribe and Chani (Zendaya) - a beautiful girl he met on the road of exile.

After its premiere on February 15, the film was critically acclaimed, with critics calling it one of the best science fiction films ever made. Rotten Tomatoes rated Dune 2 at 97% from 112 reviews on the site.

Trailer 'Dune 2' — Trailer "Dune 2", released domestically on March 1. Video: *Warner Bros. Vietnam*

Anya Taylor-Joy, 28, started acting in 2014. The artist quickly made her mark in horror and psychological works such as Split (2016) and The Witch (2017). In 2020, the actress made a splash with her leading role in the series Queen Gambit , winning the Emmy and Golden Globe for Best Actress. In October 2023, Anya married musician Malcolm McRae after a year of marriage registration.

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