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Dentist applauds 'White Lotus' for featuring characters with 'perfectly imperfect' teeth

People are so onboard with this TV trend.

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People are refreshed by imperfection.

It’s pretty common—standard, even—for celebrities to enhance their smiles and address issues like discoloration, crooked teeth, or gaps by getting veneers. However, as many have lamented on social media, having our screens constantly bombarded by perfectly porcelain teeth not only affects viewer’s ability to fully immerse themselves into what they’re watching (especially if we’re talking about period pieces) it also sends the message that imperfections aren’t normal, or someone with their natural teeth can’t be attractive.

Reading this, it’s easy to think, well of course that’s not true. But as we have seen time and time again, television does have its way of subtly reshaping our views on beauty, if we’re not careful. And that’s why dentist and ‘White Lotus” fan Dr. Rhona Eskander (@drrhonaeskander) took to Instagram to highlight how the show is reversing this narrative for the better—with two fan favorite characters in particular.

First up, we have Amy Lou Ward, who plays Chelsea, and has already been making headlines for proudly sporting her natural smile. In the clip below, Eskander applauded her “interesting, quirky” teeth, and explained that she had “class 2 Div 1 bite,” which simply means her upper teeth are more forward than her lower teeth, in addition to distemas, or gaps.

Eskander considers Ward to be an example that hygiene is far more important than symmetry, saying that “having teeth that are quirky and different but look lonely and clean are just as beautiful…and can be incredibly charismatic!”

Next, we have Chelsea’s gal pal this season, Chloe, played by actress Charlotte Le Bon. According to Eskander, Le Bon has a class 2 Division 2 bite,” which means “her two lateral incisors are coming out more forward than her central incisors,” and she’s got some “crowding.”

But again, Eskander points out, having ‘perfectly imperfect teeth” doesn’t detract any beauty from either of these women, but only adds to their individuality. And it’s something not only a dentist can appreciate, but everyday folks as well, judging by the comments.

“👏👏 Yes to individuality, it really does add character. I’m bored of seeing perfect teeth on tv so defo more of this. 🙂”

“I enjoy seeing more natural teeth on tv and movies. It is actually more relatable.”

“I LOVE seeing these gorgeous women highlighted!! Their natural smiles are a big part of what make them stand out so much. Love to see it.”

“They are beautiful, and I am so tired of the homogeneous ‘beauty’ standards."

“So refreshing to see this…we need more character and individual looks at a time when so many people seem to be morphing into each other!”

At the end of the day, there’s nothing inherently wrong or right about getting these types of cosmetic procedures. And in many cases, it truly can be just the thing needed in order to really feel confident in your own appearance. But it might be wise for anyone contemplating veneers (or any expensive, drastically altering endeavor) to consider why they want it in the first place. If it’s to look like the folks they see on TV…that might be precarious.

And to White Lotus’ credit, imperfect teeth aren’t the only ways in which we get to flawed, complex, real characters—both aesthetically, and how they are written. Which makes a lot of sense, given that writer Mike White sought to explore the many, convoluted and conflicting layers that create a person’s identity. Pretty fitting that characters in the show would therefore inspire conversations surrounding one’s acceptance of their own individuality. Who knew teeth could be so deep.

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Benny Blanco shocks fiancé Selena Gomez when he reveals that he often cries in the shower

He shared the personal detail in their first joint interview.

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For fans of Selena Gomez and her fiancé (record producer, songwriter) Benny Blanco, it was a treat that they sat down for their first joint interview with Interview magazine's Mel Ottenberg for the piece, Benny and Selena Against the World.They got as candid as two people can get, but it's not surprising. Their vulnerability as individuals is part of what makes them both such talented artists.

It was their behind-the-scenes TikTok video at the interview that grabbed a lot of people's attention. It was there that Benny admitted he gets "death realizations" in the shower. Let me back up. First, he asks Selena, "Have you ever cried in the shower? It's incredible." After she laughs, he gets more serious. "Sometimes you just have to have a good cry. I always get death realizations in the shower. Like, I realize I'm gonna die, but it's in the shower. And then I cry about it a little bit, and then it goes away. And then I feel great because I'm (he gestures) the warm water."

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We love a good shower cry 🚿 @Selena Gomez and @benny blanco answer a few questions about each other behind the scenes of our March issue cover shoot. #selenagomez #bennyblanco

This leads to Selena reading a prepared question: "Who cries the most?" They both agree that it's Selena. Benny touchingly explains, "She cries if she sees any video early in the morning that's like— a dog, a child." Selena adds, "A grandparent." Benny concurs. "A grandparent. Some hybrid of all three that we've never even seen before. She cries."

The printed interview reveals so much about their relationship.

ON THEIR INITIAL FRIENDSHIP

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They met when Selena was about 16 or 17 and still with Disney Records, after her mom set up a meeting. Benny admits, "That's right when I became big and she wasn't a singer yet."

He was drawn to her music, calling her "the original sad girl." But it was their underlying friendship that sealed their fate. Ottenberg asks when they "knew" they were into each other. Selena confesses, "It was really simple. We got in the studio to work on a song, and we just talked; that’s how easy it was for me. I liked him before he liked me."

Benny had no idea. But on their second hangout, he got it. "Our second date, I was like, 'Wait, does she like me?' I was clueless. From then on, it was easy. You know when you think you met the right person, you’re like, 'Oh my god.' But it feels so different. The second we started hanging out, I was like, 'This is my wife.' I was telling my mom, 'This is the girl I’m going to marry.'"

ON MUTUAL RESPECT

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When it comes to her music, Selena is incredibly humble and admits she has had trouble in the past asking for what she wants on an album. Of Benny, she says, "Sometimes it’s difficult for me to speak up. Most of my anxiety right now is wanting him to speak because I feel like he’s more talented than I am in this field. It’s like working with a great filmmaker. Whether we were together or not, I think he still would’ve listened to everything that I had to say, and he was able to almost transcribe it into music, into what the feeling of what I was talking about should be. And I really found that to be helpful because this album definitely feels just as much mine as I’m sure it does his."

Benny is in awe of Selena's talent. "The thing that Selena does that not a lot of artists do is she’s never afraid to tell the truth, even if it might not be the most popular thing. Sometimes she’s sad, sometimes she hasn’t figured out love, but she always says it in the realest way that so many people can connect with. So many pop stars are unattainable, but somehow she’s the largest person in the room and makes each person feel like she’s exactly like them."

ON HOW TO MAKE IT WORK

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Benny makes this one simple. "Happy wife, happy life. Shut the f up and listen to your partner." Selena cuts to the chase too. "Find your best friend and don't settle."

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard open up about being attracted to other people - and why that's OK

For many couples, bringing up such a sensitive topic can cause some major jealousy.

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One of the ways to tell if you're in a healthy relationship is whether you and your partner are free to talk about other people you find attractive. For many couples, bringing up such a sensitive topic can cause some major jealousy.

Of course, there's a healthy way to approach such a potentially dangerous topic. Telling your partner you find someone else attractive shouldn't be about making them feel jealous. It's probably also best that if you're attracted to a coworker, friend, or their sibling, that you keep it to yourself.

But, being open about your sexual feelings, can be a way to spice things up in the bedroom and to let your partner know what you like.

Actress and mental health advocate Kristen Bell admits that she and her husband, actor Dax Shepard, have learned how to be open about their attraction to other people. The couple believes that being able to talk about such taboo topics without making each other jealous is a great way to preserve their relationship.

"He can tell me someone he finds attractive, female or male, 'cause he pauses the Olympics on a lot of runners, but it doesn't make me feel like he's going to leave me for that person because I'm not allowing my self-esteem to be affected," she explained.

Bell believes that it's completely normal and healthy for people in monogamous relationships to be attracted to other people.

"I know there are people on planet Earth that are more attractive than me, and well, we're not dead. I have to acknowledge we're monkeys," Bell said. As an attractive, famous couple working in Hollywood, there is extra pressure for them to be able to handle their jealousy.

The couple has also done a good job at accepting the fact that Bell is the primary bread-winner in the family. Studies show men have higher levels of stress if their wives earn more than 40% of their home's combined income.

About a third of women in the U.S. make more than their husbands.

While Shepard has had a successful career, acting in films such as "Idiocracy" and "Without a Paddle," Bell has starred in some major hits including, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and the "Bad Moms" films.

She's also made a pretty penny voicing Princess Anna in Disney's "Frozen" franchise.

"I think I've always out-earned him," Bell said about their careers. "I got a lot of opportunity, you're sharing in it, we're able to provide for a ton of our family members who may or may not be struggling," she continued, as if addressing Shepard. "I don't look at it like, 'This is mine and this is yours.' I'm like, 'This is ours. Get over it.'"

Bell believes that the couple's ability to get over petty jealousy is one way to make sure their unique relationship stands the test of time.

"Do you want to be on the porch with someone when you're 80?" Bell asked. "We both want that."


This article originally appeared four years ago.

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Couples shared their most surprising 'celebrity hall passes' and they're surprisingly wholesome

Less Brad Pitt and more Danny Devito.

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It all started with a subreddit group for Righteous Gemstones fans. That's right, the HBO television show starring John Goodman and Danny McBride. A Redditor stated, "Report to this thread if your celebrity hall pass is on this show."

It was that specific. The OP continued with some ground rules and thoughts: "Urban Dictionary defines a 'celebrity hall pass' as permission given by your significant other to go on a date or sleep with a particular celebrity. Is it crass? Yes. Inappropriate? Absolutely. Is it something that would realistically ever happen? No."

They then posed the questions: "Who is yours? Why? Was it this show that solidified that actor/actress on your list, or another?"

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The comment section lit up. One user wrote, "Adam Devine has a sexy ass. Had no idea until the next-to-last episode, and I’ve watched him in tons of stuff!" Another chimed in, "I've loved/crushed on Walton Goggins since he was Shane in The Shield." Yet another chose many from the cast to be on their list: "Yes to Danny McBride, Adam Devine, Tony Cavalero, Edi Patterson, and Cassidy Freeman."

And one added, "I imprinted on John Goodman as an adolescent. He’s always been hot."

Of course, this led to falling down a rabbit hole of finding other less-than-traditional choices for the celebrity hall pass. It's all subjective. Everyone named thus far (and to be named) is a talented, gorgeous person. It's just not your typical "Angelina Jolie, George Clooney" answer.

(Personally, my choice is Martin Freeman from the original BBC version of The Office, also known as Bilbo Baggins. That's what I'm into.)

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Here are some others:

Jeremy Clarkson

Mostly famous for hosting Top Gear, this Reddit user’s pick on a thread called "if you had a 'hall pass' for any celebrity, who would it be and why" invoked comments like, "Powerrrr," and "Interesting choice!"

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He didn’t understand the rules

Nothing super out of the ordinary on this one. He is, after all, a tatted-up DJ. But when this woman on TikTok chooses him for her celebrity hall pass, her significant other has a surprising pick in return.

Judge Judy

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On a different Reddit thread simply titled "Who is your celebrity hall pass," a now-deleted user put this bold choice on their vision board. (They didn't specify which robe they prefer, however.)

Jack Black, Tom Hanks, Danny DeVito, "That Guy from Saltburn," and Adam Sandler

On TikTok, a woman makes the rounds in her office and asks co-workers who their "hear me out" crushes are. The answers are all unique and delightful.

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DADDY DANNY 💀 who’s your hear me out crush?! #hearmeout #hearmeoutcrush #celebritycrush #hallpass #barrykeoghan #officehumor

Steve Buscemi

This brilliant actor makes someone’s list, and why wouldn’t he? He's smart, funny, and incredibly talented.

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Note: One Redditor, on a thread called "Couples often joke about celebrities on their list," insists - "I unexpectedly met my wife’s celebrity-free pass. He thought it was hilarious and agreed to have a beer with me so that I could send her a photo of us having beers together. Good guy."

No word as to who that celebrity was, exactly. I'm hoping it was DeVito.

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