Actress Eiza González Roasted After Claiming Being 'Too Pretty' Makes It Difficult To Get Work

Eliza González recently opened up about a rather unusual challenge she's faced in her career: being deemed "too pretty" for roles.

Navigating the world of acting is no easy feat, after all. For starters, you need a decent amount of talent.

Even those actors and actresses who might not be everyone's cup of tea have skills that surpass the average person.

And if you're eyeing a spot in Hollywood, fitting a specific physical mold is often part of the deal—you know, the right height, weight, body shape, and so on.

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It's a tough journey to make it big in showbiz, and it's not common to hear someone say they've been turned down for being "too pretty."

However, that's exactly the obstacle Eliza González, a 34-year-old Mexican actress and singer, encountered.

In an interview with InStyle magazine, she reflected on how her appearance often felt more like a barrier than a boon.

"I remember being [told for] so many projects: 'She's too pretty for the role. She's too hot for the role.'"

"Then I'd just be like, 'What is Margot Robbie? She's the hottest, most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life!'"

Eliza wrestled with how to address this perception. 

"I had an identity crisis for a very long time. I was like: 'Do I shave my head? Do I make myself less attractive?"

"Do I make myself more attractive? Do I not dress super-hot, or do I dress super-hot, or do I cover myself all the time?"

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Beyond her personal struggles, González has been vocal about the significance of Latina representation in the media.

Speaking to Vogue magazine in 2021, she shared her aspirations for more inclusivity.

"I grew up watching all these beauty campaigns in the 90s and I wouldn't see a lot of Mexican women in them, especially in these large-scale brands."

"It was always kind of sold to me that I had to be a specific style of woman to be 'it', and the fact that girls in Mexico who are brown and Latina like me will see a campaign like this and recognize themselves in it with the scale of the brand makes me so honored and happy."

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"It's normalizing an image for people and making people feel included and seen."

Following the revelation, social media buzzed with reactions.

One Twitter user skeptically remarked, "She can't act her way out of a paper sack!"

Another added, "Naw she just stinks at acting," while someone else simply said, "Damn, just like act better..."

A few pointed out, "I have another idea why she didn't get roles," highlighting a common debate.

The discussion also turned to actresses like Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson, who have thrived despite their stunning looks.

"Yeah I'm sure that's the reason," and "Glad she thinks so much about herself," were among the comments.

Some couldn't fathom her looks being a hindrance: "That probably never happened."

Others labeled her "vain" and suggested she "probably 'got a bunch of roles because she's pretty', not in spite of it."