Keira Knightley is taking a stand against digital enhancement of her breasts on publicity photos for her upcoming film The Dutchess. Though studio heads would like to see her breasts digitally plumped in the photos, Keira says they’ll stay as they are, naturally flat.
In 2004 her breasts were digitally enhanced for publicity shots for the film King Arthur. Posed with drawn bow and arrow, Knightley is shown sporting a digitally plumped-up C cup rather than her own smaller breasts. The enhancements received criticism from many fans who cried foul, liking her as she is.
The enhanced archer photo may go to show that the movie industry could take a few archery tips from the ancient Amazons. The legendary female warriors discovered when it comes to archery, breasts just get in the way, and are said to have surgically removed their left breasts to improve their bow and arrow prowess. Of course, something else the Amazons have shown is that women have been tinkering with their breast size, either surgically, digitally, or through carefully constructed undergarments practically since the beginning of time for one reason or another.
In today’s times, where voluptuous breasts tend to trump archery skills, it’s refreshing to see an actress take a stand against imposed breast enhancement, digital, surgical or otherwise. Breast size should remain a personal choice. Variety should indeed remain the spice of life. And we should all step back and remember that even in the movies, larger doesn’t have to equal better.
Breast enhancement is a personal choice and should not be done to please other’s taste or expectations. If you have questions or concerns about breast enhancement, or would like to explore your cosmetic options, Baltimore cosmetic surgeon Dr. Cohen and his staff will be glad to answer your questions through a personalized consultation.
