I’ve got a bone to pick with the cast of Glee. Not only are they beginning to look their age on the show, but they’re FLAUNTING their age in the media. The obviously twenty-something cast members have repeatedly taken risque photographs. Naya Rivera posed in lacy underwear for Maxim and Heather Morris took “artistic” nudes. Lately it seems every chance Lea Michele can get she takes her clothes off. (Don’t get me started on Lea Michele, I can’t stand her. And by the way, Lea, you are NOT Barbra. You wish.) She recently posed for Marie Claire topless, covering herself with her hand, and pant-less on the cover of Glamour. And now she, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith are on the cover of GQ in “very adult photos of young women who perform in a family show,” says Katie Couric , scantily clad and groping each other. (Cory remained fully clothed, for some reason.)
Dianna Agron halfheartedly apologized, but then warped it to say she was sorry if anyone was offended but she isn’t the only one doing it and that if eight-year-olds see these photos it’s their parents’ fault… “At the time, it wasn’t my favorite idea. But I did not walk away. Nobody is perfect, and these photos do not represent who I am.” Then why take them? Lea Michele’s response? “I don’t know how they got me to do half the stuff I did.” ???
Yes, these actors are all in their twenties and are free to do what they want. However, they are portraying young teens and have a public image to uphold.
If they want to be seen as adults, maybe they should take adult roles.
What I loved about Glee was that it represented semi-realistic high school drama and dealt with bullies, self esteem, stereotypes and even religion. All very relatable. But the Madonna and Lady Gaga and Britney Spears episodes were just plain stupid. I felt like I was watching bad interpretations of the music videos. That never happened when I was in high school…
In conclusion, I’m challenging Glee to get back on track and take on some more serious high school related struggles and triumphs. I’m also challenging the cast members to clean up their acts and be positive role models for their audience.
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