.... Or Are They? I keep hearing this massive distortion that Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora and sometimes others are "unrealistically perfect". Well first of all, they're not actually "perfect" but yes they strive for it and come pretty close. The number one reason? The earlier DPs were made in a time where families were still valued as well as good morals and they were on their best behavior in front of children, hoping that the kids would learn to embrace positive traits and reject negative traits so they would be madami positive people. They cared madami about well-roundedness, being modest in all aspects because true modesty wouldn't just be limited to attitude, manner or appearance but apply to all aspects. Likewise, the DPs were shown to be modest in all aspects: Positive and pleasant demeanor, graceful and good etiquette and feminine yet modestly dressed.

Secondly, they were obviously not uncommon or unrealistic for their time but they still aren't now! Need proof? Here are some examples of women in the spotlight who managed to hold onto their morals and who are just as "unrealistically perfect" as the DPs whom are accused of being such. Do people really see them as unrealistic or is that just an attack on a certain type of female that isn't embraced and respected anymore? Or has the focus shifted so much to a certain type of female that the others are relatively belittled? Whatever it is, I hope this artikulo enlightens those who are so quick to judge the classics for being too "perfect" or "unrealistic". Here are 14 beautiful women from the 1920s to now who have been in the spotlight yet never caused a scandal, never posed or filmed nude, never gotten any mga tattoo and never debased their moral character for society or the media. (As far as I know of but I did thoroughly check.) Women in Hollywood, the media and spotlight culture are the most likely to do all of these things which is why I used these standards to down the candidates as much as possible to prove a point. Point being you can find virtuous women even in unlikely times or circumstances. Lessen the restrictions on my criteria and you'd have anywhere from 10-100+ extra female candidates. I didn't include women who overcame their mistakes (drug abuse etc.) and have lived modestly ever since or women who have only ever done nudity for film/TV but dress modestly publically; If I had then that would automatically be at least 15+ women. These women actually had pressure on them to "shake things up and get attention" yet they used their talents and not their bodies, rants/tantrums, scandals or violence to make an impression. I will always stand up for what I believe in which is morality, modesty and true balance. That is what this artikulo shows, women who had a true balance who didn't need to "use their assets" to play up to men or make other women feel uncomfortable to get ahead. Instead these women were the reality of "modest and balanced women" who deserve respect and appreciation for not allowing others to corrupt or pervert them to their own personal biases and goals. So for all of those who doubt that women can change things or be "progressive", "successful" or "independent" while still being "feminine", "demure", "seemingly perfect", "innocent" or "old-fashioned" etc, please take a read:

1. Norma Shearer: Spotlight 1920s-1940s (Snow White: 1937)
"Norma Shearer was a Canadian actress who became one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1930's and was known as the "first lady of MGM". She was nominated six times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, winning once, for her role in 'The Divorcee' in 1930. She has not been remembered as some of her contemporaries have but recently her career has been re-evaluated and celebrated as one of cinema's feminist pioneers: "the first American film actress to make it chic and acceptable to be single and not a virgin on screen". She also starred in undoubtedly her finest career performance, was in the all-star, all-female comedy, 'The Women' in 1939, in which she triumphed amidst the stiffest competition from co-stars Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and Paulette Goddard."


2. Grace Kelly: Spotlight 1950s-1960s (Aurora: 1959)
"She has reigned over two worlds – sa pamamagitan ng popular demand she was the reyna in Hollywood, sa pamamagitan ng marriage she ascended the trono of a European principality. Grace Kelly was an Oscar winning American actress who was a major Hollywood bituin in the 1950s. In 1956, after starring in 11 films, she retired from pagganap to marry Prince Rainer of Monaco. As Princess consort of Monaco she fulfilled duties of her Royal position, and set up a Foundation to promote the arts and help disadvantaged children. As a movie bituin Grace Kelly gave the impression the one who was cool, serene, every inch the aristocratic lady. It seems remarkable that such a woman could have forged her way to the tuktok in the competitive feverish world of Hollywood."


3. Audrey Hepburn: Spotlight 1950s-1970s (Belle: 1991)
"Most of us know Audrey Hepburn as a beautiful woman – a woman who was one of the defining individuals of the film and fashion industry of her time. But what a lot of us don’t know is that Audrey Hepburn was a woman who used all the fame and fortune she received in her career to become a commendable humanitarian.With her work as a UNICEF ambassador, devotion to being a mother, and life founded on kindness and compassion, Audrey has remained a treasured household name; and not just from of her style and career as an actress, but from her inner beauty, wisdom, and pag-ibig that touched everyone around her."

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, halik a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another araw and I believe in miracles.” ~ Audrey Hepburn

"You can tell madami about a person sa pamamagitan ng what he says about others than you can sa pamamagitan ng what others say about him." ~Audrey Hepburn

“There is madami to feminine charm than just measurements. I don’t need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. I can convey just as much femininity, picking apples off a puno or standing in the rain.” ~Audrey Hepburn

"A quality education has the power to transform societies in a single generation, provide children with the protection they need from the hazards of poverty, labor exploitation and disease, and ibingiay them the knowledge, skills, and confidence to reach their full potential." ~ Audrey Hepburn


4. Lucille Ball: Spotlight 1950s-1980s (Anna: 2013)
"For over sixty years, Lucille Ball has been regarded as one of the original “Queens of Comedy,” and rightfully so. From I pag-ibig Lucy and The Lucy ipakita to such classic pelikula as The Long Long Trailer and Yours, Mine and Ours, Lucy has constantly provided the world with laughter (thanks in part to the magic of reruns). But Lucy did madami than just make people laugh: she showed the world that a woman could do [something] a man could do — and she could be successful at it, too. In 1962, Ball became the first woman to run a major telebisyon studio, Desilu. Her studio produced many successful and popular telebisyon series, including Mission: Impossible and bituin Trek. She continued making film and telebisyon appearances for most of the rest of her life, albeit without ever attaining the success she enjoyed in the 1950s."


5. Jackie Kennedy: Spotlight 1960s (Jane:1999)
"There’s so much we learned from this remarkable woman and her amazing life that it’s hard to even know where to begin in recognizing her for all of her accomplishments. Kennedy was best known for being a student, editor, bravo wife, mother, cultural guru, and style icon. She was very intelligent (she spoke four languages!), elegant, sweet and reserved. Jackie was a tagahanga of anything cultural. “Before Jackie, America wasn’t thought of as particularly sophisticated in literature, or poetry, or music, or art. We had it all along. We just had no one to showcase it. But Jackie did those magical White House evenings that let the world know America didn’t have to take segundo place to anyone,” Flaherty said."


6. Linda Ronstadt: Spotlight 1970s-2010s (Pocahontas: 1995)
"One of the greatest vocalists of all time, male or female. may-akda Andrew Greeley, in his book God in Popular Culture, described Linda Ronstadt as “the most successful and certainly the most durable and most gifted woman Rock singer of her era.” Linda Maria Ronstadt, an American popular music singer, was born July 15, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, and numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums. She has also earned nominations for a Tony Award and a Golden Globe award. Christopher Loudon of Jazz Times noted in 2004, Ronstadt is “Blessed with arguably the most sterling set of pipes of her generation … rarest of rarities – a chameleon who can blend into any background yet remain boldly distinctive … It’s an exceptional gift; one shared sa pamamagitan ng few others". sa pamamagitan ng the turn of the ’70s she was the most popular female artist of the decade. Multi-platinum albums, a balsa of hit singles, sold out concerts–she graced the covers of both Time and Rolling Stone magazine–Ronstadt literally wrote her own ticket, essaying a wide swath of musical styles and genres numbering country, pop, rock, R&B, jazz, new wave, American songbook standards and mariachi. And the one common thread through all of her music? Her peerless interpretative skills, fearless versatility and hard fought integrity." (Also notable: after a while she encouraged her backing band to go off and form the Eagles.)


7. Tina Fey: Spotlight 1990s-Now (Tiana: 2009)
"Constantly surrounded sa pamamagitan ng people like Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian, it is hard to find a female celebrity who is actually worthy of praise. Not many celebrities fit the criteria for the definition of a “role model” anymore. From dancing on foam fingers to mug shots, most of the women we see on telebisyon are examples of how NOT to act. However, comedian Tina Fey is a relief to those of us who have been yearning for proof that talented, funny, intelligent women do exist. She was the youngest winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. – She has also won eight Emmys, two Golden Globes, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Four Writers Guild of America Awards. Tina Fey didn't become the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live sa pamamagitan ng following the pack. "So, my unsolicited payo to women in the workplace is this," she writes in her New York Times best-selling book Bossypants. "When faced with sexism, or ageism, or lookism, or even really aggressive Buddhism, ask yourself the following question: 'Is this person in between me and what I want to do?' If the answer is no, ignore it and ilipat on. Your energy is better used doing your work and outpacing people that way. Then, when you're in charge, don't hire the people who were jerky to you." Unlike most women in Hollywood, Tina Fey doesn’t use her sexuality to make her famous and get her ahead. She doesn’t flaunt her beauty or her body, and uses her personality and humor to woo audiences across the world. She has proven that generic beauty is not necessary in order to be successful, something so often overlooked sa pamamagitan ng today’s younger generations. Tina has never been afraid to take on the male dominated profession of comedy and comedic writing. As a woman, she is one of the most famous and loved comedians of our generation."


8. Amy Poehler: Spotlight 2000s-Now (Elsa: 2013)
"Poehler has become one of television's tuktok comediennes with the success of Parks and Recreation, which aired from 2009 to 2015. For her work on the show, she has received multiple Emmy nominations as an actress, writer and producer. In 2011, she landed on Time magazine's listahan of "100 Most Influential People." Poehler and Tina Fey also became a paborito comedy duo as regular hosts of the Golden Globes Awards, with the duo earning Emmy nods for their Pagsulat for the telecast. Poehler also won an pagganap Golden Globe for her role on Parks, Under her pretty, girl-next-door exterior lies a quick-witted comic actress with impeccable impersonation skills. She made Saturday Night Live history when she joined Tina Fey as Weekend Update co-anchor and they became the first all-female news team during the show's run."


9. Rachel Bilson: Spotlight 2000s-Now (Mulan: 1998)
"Rachel Bilson is an American actress. Bilson grew up in a California ipakita business family, and made her telebisyon debut in 2003, subsequently becoming well known for playing Summer Roberts on the prime-time drama series The O.C. Bilson made her film debut in the 2006 film The Last halik and starred in the 2008 action/science fiction film Jumper. From 2011 to 2015, she starred as Dr. Zoe Hart on The CW's Hart of Dixie. At the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, Bilson collected three awards: "Choice Hottie Female", "Choice TV Actress (Drama)" and "Best Onscreen TV Chemistry" (jointly won with Adam Brody). In 2005, Maxim magazine named her sixth in their annual "Hot 100 List"; in 2006, the publication awarded her #14. The UK edition of FHM Magazine named her 28th in the 2006 100 Sexiest Women in the World list, while the US Edition Ranked her 77th in 2005. Bilson was also named one of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" in 2006. Before appearing in Maxim, Bilson had turned down requests to appear seminude in men's magazines, specifying that she feels that her body "is sacred" and "not there for the whole world to see.""


10. Taylor Swift: Spotlight 2000s-Now (Merida: 2012)
"Taylor matulin believes that with fame comes responsibility. And the singer, who is known for her good-girl image, is expressing just that on this Sunday's 60 Minutes. For instance, when the subject of her fans comes up, matulin says she understands that, for many of them, she is indeed a role model..."It would be really easy to say 'I'm 21 now, I do what I want. You raise your kids!'" matulin says. "But it's not the truth of it. The truth of it is that every singer out there with songs on the radio is raising the susunod generation." Taylor respects herself, and her fans, enough to keep her public image clean and classy. I don't need to tell you that most of the young ladies in Hollywood do not dress, how do I say, appropriate for their age. Taylor breaks that mold too. Her style tastefully fits her age and always has — and it's one that I feel sets a good example for girls. She also writes a lot of her own material. Taylor could easily have people Pagsulat songs for her, but she does it herself."


11. Jennifer Garner: Spotlight 2000s-Now (Rapunzel: 2010)
"Jennifer Garner was born on April 17, 1972, in Houston, Texas. After performing on stage, she moved to Los Angeles to work in television, landing bit parts in Spin City and Law & Order. In 2000, she earned notice for her role on Felicity, and was cast in the TV drama, Alias. In turn, she landed in films like Catch Me If You Can and Daredevil. She's also starred in Elektra (2005), The Kingdom in 2007, and Dallas Buyers Club (2013)."


12. Isla Fisher: Spotlight 2000s-Now (Ariel: 1989)
"Isla Fisher is an Australian actress. She was born to Scottish parents and raised in Australia. She appeared on the children's adventure series baya Cove and the short-lived soap opera Paradise Beach, before playing Shannon Reed on the soap opera tahanan and Away. She has since been known for her comedic roles in Scooby-Doo (2002), I puso Huckabees (2004), Wedding Crashers (2005),[2] Hot Rod (2007), Definitely, Maybe (2008), Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), Rango (2011), Bachelorette (2012), and Arrested Development (2013). In 2013, Fisher starred as Myrtle Wilson in The Great Gatsby and as Henley Reeves in Now You See Me. In June 2015, Fisher became the ING DIRECT (Australia) brand ambassador. She is known best for her comedic roles and despite being on many "hottest" and "sexiest" women lists (including Maxim), her no nudity stance is nothing to laugh about. "I feel like if you have a female comic character and then you see her nipples, then she is no longer funny," Fisher told the Sydney Morning Herald. "...which is clearly wrong, but that was my theory, and that's why I didn't want to do it.""


13. Freida Pinto: Spotlight 2010s-Now (Jasmine: 1992)
"Freida pinto is an Indian actress who works predominantly in American cinema. She was born and raised in Mumbai and determined to become an actress from a young age. As a student at the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, she took part in amateur plays. After graduation, she worked as a model for four years and then briefly as a telebisyon presenter. pinto rose to prominence as the leading lady in the 2008 British drama film Slumdog Millionaire. This was her first appearance in a film. Her performance was well received from critics and she won the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. She was also nominated for various awards at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), MTV Movie Awards, and Teen Choice Awards. pinto has subsequently appeared in a number of British and American productions including You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Immortals (2011), and Trishna (2011). pinto is credited with breaking the stereotypical image of an Indian woman in foreign films, although she has been criticised sa pamamagitan ng the Indian media for not pagganap in Indian films. Alongside her pagganap career, she has taken part in philanthropic activities and promotes humanitarian causes which include duties as a global ambassador of the Because I Am a Girl campaign."


14. Kate Middleton: Spotlight 2010s-Now (Cinderella: 1950)
"The Duchess of Cambridge can be recognised as a great role model for women, especially young adults. She displays lovely qualities, such as her caring nature, humour, charm and genuine kindness. When on her public engagements she is open, down-to-earth, and willing to get involved with the public. She is exactly what women need to look up to in a world subjected to reality TV and celebrities seeking fame and fortune. Duchess of Cambridge therefore offers an alternative image, ipinapakita young girls that you can be stylish and admired, as well as being intelligent and hard working. She has also updated traditional outlooks, giving them a positive, modern and relevant clarification, but without damaging women’s equality. The Duchess of Cambridge, through waiting nine years before marrying Prince William, shows that determination and patience is important. She did not rush into things and got on with her own life, which included training for ‘The Sisterhood Challenge’ in 2007 and other fundraising events. Her determination is shown through her maintaining a relatively normal life, not exercising her fame and fortune to excess, as she lives modesty and has a normal, loving relationship with her husband and family.

The Duchess of Cambridge is also well educated, achieving a degree in History of Art at St Andrews. She is very much involved with charities and important events, using her role to help others. Not only does she participate in well-known charities, but also with smaller, over-looked charities, which is very important. Her style is inspiring, especially for young girls, as she ipakita us that women can dress modestly yet still be fashionable and incredibly stylish! She recycles her clothes, buys from affordable stores and has even been seen to wear clothes borrowed from her mother! She shows us how to dress sustainably, sa pamamagitan ng adding different accessories to the same dress, transforming the look. In the long term this is environmentally friendly, and she encourages us to appreciate what we have rather than going out and buying more. Her genuine smile shows that she’s not in any way fake, and she has never done anything bad for publicity. The Duchess of Cambridge is a fresh air of elegance: kind, caring and modest. She shows characteristics we must all show, as she is involved with charity, considerate, a positive fashion icon and very normal! She is a wonderful mother and wife and, despite now being part of the Royal Family, she is still very much ‘Kate’."


Note: I do not like or agree with all of the women's positions on this listahan so this is not my subjective opinion. This was meant to be an accumulative listahan of objectively the "cleanest" or most "seemingly perfect" role mga model in spotlight history to prove that Snow White, Sinderella & Aurora are not as unrealistic as people claim. There are many madami mga aktres that I would have liked to have put on this listahan as they admit their mistakes etc. but I decided to stick to as objectively perfect as possible.