Comments on: What's the big fat deal? http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: luce http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-747298 luce Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:46:38 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-747298 I wish more women in Hollywood, regular life, etc. were more refreshing like Nia is. She is genuine, classy, strong, intelligent, talented and beautiful in every sense of the word. If we'd spotlight more women like her, maybe we wouldn't have the slew of trash and women thinking uber skinny and overly sexy equals empowerment- somebody needs to blow that junk wide open! Hurray Nia! I wish more women in Hollywood, regular life, etc. were more refreshing like Nia is. She is genuine, classy, strong, intelligent, talented and beautiful in every sense of the word. If we'd spotlight more women like her, maybe we wouldn't have the slew of trash and women thinking uber skinny and overly sexy equals empowerment- somebody needs to blow that junk wide open! Hurray Nia!

]]> By: RoxyValkyrie http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-746078 RoxyValkyrie Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:37:30 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-746078 I'm confused. When were you fat? I never thought you were fat. Did I miss this? I'm confused. When were you fat? I never thought you were fat. Did I miss this?

]]> By: Mandy Johnson http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-746068 Mandy Johnson Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:24:05 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-746068 Bravo, beautiful lady. I knew I loved you. Bravo, beautiful lady. I knew I loved you.

]]> By: tek http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-746027 tek Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:57:10 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-746027 I loved the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". I didn't even recognize her in this picture. Yes, she absolutely looks great, but truth be told she was so fantastic in the movie that I thought she was "hot" then. In an odd way, "hotter". You have to understand that this is coming from a person that is as body conscious as they come. Hell, i'm even a good bit shallow. Chalk this up to her great acting I guess. Score: Personality 1, shallowness 0. On a far more realistic note, great article. She rocks. I loved the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". I didn't even recognize her in this picture. Yes, she absolutely looks great, but truth be told she was so fantastic in the movie that I thought she was "hot" then. In an odd way, "hotter". You have to understand that this is coming from a person that is as body conscious as they come. Hell, i'm even a good bit shallow. Chalk this up to her great acting I guess.

Score: Personality 1, shallowness 0. On a far more realistic note, great article. She rocks.

]]> By: Misti http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745920 Misti Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:22:58 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745920 Nia, Thank you so much for staying true to your God-given intelligence, wit and humor that reminds all of us to not take life so darn serious. You are an absolute delight. I first saw you on David Letterman when you are promoting "Big, Fat, Greek Wedding" -- John Corbett is handsome but I went to and bought the movie because of YOUR vivacious personality. I'll take your "less than average looks" -- (by the way those media-types are smokin' something to not see your gorgeous exterior that is only more illuminated by your off-the-charts glow that comes from within) with your no nonsense, common sense approach at life every day of the week over any of the other and oh so tired "lack of direction 'beautiful' people" out there. Congratulations to you and your husband on your adoption! Thank you for not looking to the media/celebrity noise to gain your self-worth. You are so on the right road! Bless you! Nia,

Thank you so much for staying true to your God-given intelligence, wit and humor that reminds all of us to not take life so darn serious. You are an absolute delight.

I first saw you on David Letterman when you are promoting "Big, Fat, Greek Wedding" - John Corbett is handsome but I went to and bought the movie because of YOUR vivacious personality.

I'll take your "less than average looks" - (by the way those media-types are smokin' something to not see your gorgeous exterior that is only more illuminated by your off-the-charts glow that comes from within) with your no nonsense, common sense approach at life every day of the week over any of the other and oh so tired "lack of direction 'beautiful' people" out there.

Congratulations to you and your husband on your adoption! Thank you for not looking to the media/celebrity noise to gain your self-worth. You are so on the right road! Bless you!

]]> By: Amy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745871 Amy Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:03:08 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745871 I'm not going to comment on the weight loss but I want to say THANK YOU for adopting an American child. Our foster system is so overloaded, most people want babies. Thank you for giving a child a chance at a better life. You are a role model. I'm not going to comment on the weight loss but I want to say THANK YOU for adopting an American child. Our foster system is so overloaded, most people want babies. Thank you for giving a child a chance at a better life. You are a role model.

]]> By: Catherine http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745864 Catherine Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:00:18 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745864 Thank God. Thank you for being a true woman -- a real one! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I applaud you, and I encourage every actress to be just as open and real - come on, Hollywood, get over it! Please! Thank God. Thank you for being a true woman - a real one! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I applaud you, and I encourage every actress to be just as open and real – come on, Hollywood, get over it! Please!

]]> By: Sherry http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745863 Sherry Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:59:54 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745863 See ya @ the movies ... thumbs up on the weight lose. It does feel good to shed weight w/ exercise & choosing better, healthier food. Live life to the fulliest ! See ya @ the movies ... thumbs up on the weight lose. It does feel good to shed weight w/ exercise & choosing better, healthier food. Live life to the fulliest !

]]> By: Steve http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745862 Steve Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:57:55 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745862 Nia You were beautiful when you made Wedding and you are beautiful now. Anyone who says otherwise is blind or shallow. Nia
You were beautiful when you made Wedding and you are beautiful now. Anyone who says otherwise is blind or shallow.

]]> By: Rebecca http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745861 Rebecca Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:56:57 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745861 This letter should be read by literally every teenager out there. Its so true how we as a society have implemented this criteria that to be beautiful, we need to be thin. That's just not true. It's so good to hear someone say that weight shouldn't be an issue, unless it becomes a health concern. I honestly blame the adults who feed themselves and their children food which has no nutritional benefits at all. People who know the difference between the good foods and the bad ones and still don't eat well, they are the ones that should be blamed and in the end they are because they end up with the health problems. This letter should be read by literally every teenager out there. Its so true how we as a society have implemented this criteria that to be beautiful, we need to be thin. That's just not true. It's so good to hear someone say that weight shouldn't be an issue, unless it becomes a health concern. I honestly blame the adults who feed themselves and their children food which has no nutritional benefits at all. People who know the difference between the good foods and the bad ones and still don't eat well, they are the ones that should be blamed and in the end they are because they end up with the health problems.

]]> By: LMC http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745858 LMC Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:53:01 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745858 Fantastic that you lost weight when you needed to and fantastic that you have such a great self-image. It is amazing that men and women are judged so differently on our physical "attributes." I remember the father of a friend when I was in high school (1969 grad) saying that no woman looked good in pants. He was considerably obese. When I told my mother that, she said that he didn't look very good in pants either! Fantastic that you lost weight when you needed to and fantastic that you have such a great self-image. It is amazing that men and women are judged so differently on our physical "attributes." I remember the father of a friend when I was in high school (1969 grad) saying that no woman looked good in pants. He was considerably obese. When I told my mother that, she said that he didn't look very good in pants either!

]]> By: MoosieMama http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745856 MoosieMama Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:50:08 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745856 A-to.the-Men, Sister! AMEN A-to.the-Men, Sister! AMEN

]]> By: Robin Wagar http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745852 Robin Wagar Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:45:07 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745852 Hollywood should learn that not everyone would like to hear vulgar language and view explicit sexual scenes in movies, More women and even more men would attend movies if they didn't feel as if they had wasted valuable time viewing trash. I for one enjoy light romantic comedies but not when the movie ends up pure filth. Hollywood should learn that not everyone would like to hear vulgar language and view explicit sexual scenes in movies, More women and even more men would attend movies if they didn't feel as if they had wasted valuable time viewing trash. I for one enjoy light romantic comedies but not when the movie ends up pure filth.

]]> By: Patti http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745846 Patti Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:39:35 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745846 I saw it too and really enjoyed it! I was surprised that it was also heartwarming. And yes, the love interest was HOT HOT HOT!!! I saw it too and really enjoyed it! I was surprised that it was also heartwarming. And yes, the love interest was HOT HOT HOT!!!

]]> By: Shaman Nora http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745844 Shaman Nora Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:38:53 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745844 And, yes, women DO go to the movies and we buy them on dvd and watch them over and over. That exec who thinks women don't, is more than out of touch with reality. Why is he in that job, anyway? And, yes, women DO go to the movies and we buy them on dvd and watch them over and over. That exec who thinks women don't, is more than out of touch with reality. Why is he in that job, anyway?

]]> By: Sofia http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745840 Sofia Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:37:18 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745840 My life in Ruins was awesome! Just saw it in the theatre.....the guy who plays her love interest is HOT HOT HOT! Girls you gotta go see. ;>D - Sofia My life in Ruins was awesome! Just saw it in the theatre.....the guy who plays her love interest is HOT HOT HOT! Girls you gotta go see. ;>D

- Sofia

]]> By: Marylou Kosmeder http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745838 Marylou Kosmeder Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:35:32 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745838 Your down to earth attitude is delightful. As for your looks, we loved you in "MBFGW", and I am sure we'll love you in this new film. I may have to wait until a DVD is available, as we live in the mountains, and the selections our theatre gets are not always the ones I want to see. Best luck, and please keep on going! Your down to earth attitude is delightful. As for your looks, we loved you in "MBFGW", and I am sure we'll love you in this new film. I may have to wait until a DVD is available, as we live in the mountains, and the selections our theatre gets are not always the ones I want to see. Best luck, and please keep on going!

]]> By: Shaman Nora http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745837 Shaman Nora Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:35:22 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745837 Right on, Nia! Now, do as I do and do not subscribe or buy any of those trashy publications that demean women and make women feel bad about being women! Right on, Nia! Now, do as I do and do not subscribe or buy any of those trashy publications that demean women and make women feel bad about being women!

]]> By: Beth http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745835 Beth Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:34:46 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745835 I just LOVE LOVE LOVE what you are saying about your weight loss. Why is it so important? Why should we be defined by our weight? It is all I think about. It consumes me. I put it on, I take it off, I put it on, I take it off. Why? For who? I am proud of you for standing up and saying, "ENOUGH!" I just LOVE LOVE LOVE what you are saying about your weight loss. Why is it so important? Why should we be defined by our weight? It is all I think about. It consumes me. I put it on, I take it off, I put it on, I take it off. Why? For who? I am proud of you for standing up and saying, "ENOUGH!"

]]> By: Luce http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/12/whats-the-big-ass-deal/comment-page-5/#comment-745834 Luce Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:34:42 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=41962#comment-745834 How refreshing. I think Nia is beautiful now and was beautiful when she was first in the public eye. And, btw-- John Corbett's not that hot. Just saying. How refreshing. I think Nia is beautiful now and was beautiful when she was first in the public eye. And, btw– John Corbett's not that hot. Just saying.

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