Celebrity News September 12, 2024
‘Uglies’: Joey King Admits She Struggles with Beauty Standards (Exclusive)
Joey King and Brianne Tju talk to “Extra” about “Uglies,” Netflix’s screen adaptation of the Scott Westerfeld YA sci-fi novels. In the story, everyone is considered ugly before the government’s extreme nip-tuck on their 16th birthday. Joey and Brianne reflected on the relevance of the themes and admitted they struggle with beauty standards themselves. Joey also recalled reading the books when she was younger and feeling connected to her character Tally’s journey. Plus, they shared what survival skills they have that would help in a dystopian world. “Uglies” is on Netflix September 13.
