Kristen Stewart’s bold magazine cover sparks heated controversy

WEB DESK: Twilight star Kristen Stewart appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to address the controversy surrounding her recent Rolling Stone photoshoot on Wednesday.

The show’s host admitted that the channel Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) was initially reluctant to feature the magazine cover with her photograph on air. However, he decided to display it regardless.

Kristen Stewart defended her cover, pointing out the unfair “double standards and societal pressures” imposed on women’s bodies.

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During the interview, Colbert showcased the controversial Rolling Stone cover featuring the actress. Responding to criticism, Stewart said that there is a discrepancy in reactions between male-centric covers featuring similar imagery and the lack of backlash they receive.

She remarked on the irony of how overt acknowledgment of women’s bodies often provokes negative responses from “misogynistic people”.

Colbert agreed with the actress’s stance. He noted that he had seen more revealing covers on magazines the Rolling Stone and Sports Illustrated.

Stewart maintained that her cover “challenged” societal norms regarding women’s bodies. She argued that women are often expected to passively “receive desire” rather than actively participate in it.

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Despite the controversy, Stewart remained unapologetic about the cover. She stated that it was her desire for to boldly represent herself.

The discussion between the host and Stewart on The Late Show also expanded to other subjects. The two talked about representation and acceptance of diverse expressions in relation to “sensuality” in mainstream media.

Stewart’s appearance on the show was part of her promotional tour for her latest film “Love Lies Bleeding”. The movie is a revenge thriller released on March 8.

In the movie Stewart portrays a gym manager involved in a doomed romance with an ambitious bodybuilder.