Twiggy: Actresses to blame for increase in eating disorders
British modelling icon Twiggy insists Hollywood actresses are the true perpetrators of the 'size zero' phenomenon, rather than naturally thin models.
Twiggy - real name Lesley Hornby - insists young actresses adopt "extreme diets" to be skinny, and the trend is causing a huge increase in eating disorders amongst impressionable fans.
Rather than ban skinny models from the catwalk, the 57-year-old, who was known for her own slight figure, wants to see more curvy actresses on the big screen.
"They go on about banning size zero, but I think Hollywood stars are the worst perpetrators," she said. "Most models are naturally long and gangly, while a lot of these young girls in Hollywood have gone on extreme diets.
"Their concave chests and bony arms are terrifying. It's scary to think that normal teenagers are tempted to copy them.
"I'd love there to be more larger models, but it's just not going to happen. Designers love to design for slim girls."
