Candice Bergen Quotes
People see you as an object, not as a person, and they project a set of expectations onto you. People who don't have it think beauty is a blessing, but actually it sets you apart.
Topics
Stereotypes, Stereotyping
Beauty
Double Standard
Misconceptions
Physical Appearance
Self Perception
Personal Identity
Objectification
Appearance-Based Discrimination
Appearance-Based Judgments
Beauty Pressure
Beauty Privilege
Beauty Standards
External Judgment
Social Expectations
Social Isolation
Unfair Treatment
Object Status
Citations
Bergen, Candice. Knock Wood. Simon & Schuster, 1984.
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Candice Patricia Bergen is an American actress and former fashion model. She won five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal of the title character on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown (1988–1998, 2018-2019). She is also known for her role as Shirley Schmidt on the ABC drama Boston Legal (2005–2008). In films, Bergen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Starting Over (1979), and for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Gandhi (1982).