Hollywood Hates Curls – And How That Affects All Of Us
Annie Korzen, a longtime actress who was a regular on Seinfeld, explains in episode 4.
Episode 4 is out now:
Why is it that we rarely see lead characters with curly hair in movies and television shows? And when we do, the person is portrayed as some kind of eccentric?
Longtime Hollywood actress and comedian — and, now at 87, TikTok sensation — Annie Korzen explains how being curly affected her career. She was told over and over that she was a character actor versus a lead.
Annie was a recurring character on Seinfeld. She played Doris Klompus, a neighbor in Jerry’s parents’ condo complex.
Annie wrote about how her hair was a factor in what roles she could secure in The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer. If you’re still looking for holiday gifts for loved ones, I recommend it. You could also gift an annual subscription to We Are Spiraling.
We recently dug into how Disney is complicit in suppressing curls. This episode goes even deeper, and we hear more from celebrity hairstylist Matthew Collins about on-screen hair decisions.
Let me know who your favorite film or television character with curly hair is in the comments. I love that some readers and listeners have already sent me voice notes with their experiences and questions around curly hair. Keep them coming.
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