Feminist author Clementine Ford debuts glamorous makeover
Something to write home about! Feminist writer Clementine Ford debuts with a glamorous makeover as the frontman of the glossy makeup campaign, “Major Marilyn Monroe vibes!”
Clementine Ford is one of Australia’s most acclaimed writers and public intellectuals.
And while the author of Fight Like a Girl is known for her bestsellers on feminism, the 42-year-old decided to show a different side of herself this week.
Ford was dolled up to appear in an ad campaign for inclusive vegan makeup brand Holme Beauty.
With her glowing, radiant complexion, peachy cheeks and perfectly tousled hair, the media personality looked completely unrecognizable compared to her usual relaxed style.
The flawless photo shoot sent her followers into a frenzy, with a gushing. “Big Marilyn Monroe Vibes!”
Feminist author Clementine Ford looked unrecognizable after glaming up in a new campaign to promote makeup brand Holme Beauty
The Fight Like a Girl author is pictured in 2017, before undergoing a dramatic makeover
Another exclaimed, “I audibly said “wow” when I saw this photo! You look great!’
One fan even compared the 42-year-old mother of a child to 21-year-old pop star Billie Eilish.
Clementine has been open about experimenting with skincare and anti-aging treatments in recent years, which led one of her followers to accuse the feminist firefighter of “becoming a victim of misogyny.”
In a lengthy response, the star explained that part of the reason behind her glow was to protect herself from online abuse by men, who often used her appearance as a way to attack her.
The flawless photo shoot sent her followers into a frenzy, with a gushing. “Big Marilyn Monroe Vibes!”
The author was forced to change her appearance after being cheated on online by misogynistic men
“Almost my entire public career, I’ve been abused because I was ugly, fat, freckled — even because I had a diastema,” she told news.com.au in December.
“As I’ve gotten older and started playing with my looks more, I find the comments have shifted,” she continued.
Now the men who abuse me are more likely to say I’ve had too many plastic surgeries (I’ve had none), which is a welcome change from the time when someone said I was “uglier than a dead dog on the side of the road.” away”.’
Ford, along with writer Germaine Greer and reality star Abbie Chatfield, is one of Australia’s most prominent feminist voices.
She currently hosts the advice podcast Dear Clementine on Nova.