“I think it’s wonderful I’m viewed as a sex symbol. I didn’t decide I’m going to be an actress because I want to be respected for how I play chess. Part of Hollywood is being perceived as attractive.”

Sigh… so many points to address with this one.

Yes, Megan. I’m sure that most actresses whom were NOT driven by aspiration of becoming a sex symbol, were instead motivated by the desire to become great chess-player-symbols. Who would get into acting with the desire to like, be good at their craft… and to I don’t know study and work for years to develop the talent of portraying complex characters in a moving and realistic manner worthy of recognition among their peers.

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