Midsomer Murders Star Called Out Bust Size Requests Years Ago. Still Happening?
- That shocking request casting directors are still making.
- Who stood up and said, “Enough!” (again).
- Why this changes the whole vibe of Hollywood.
You won’t believe what we just saw. Or maybe you will, and that’s the real kicker. Remember Kirsty Dillon?
She played Detective Constable Gail Stephens on Midsomer Murders. An icon. Well, three years ago, she raised a huge alarm. British casting directors were apparently asking actresses for their bust measurements. Bra sizes. Can you imagine?
It’s not just a number. It’s about the whole vibe. The aesthetic. It feels so… reductive. Like, come on. We’re talking about acting, not a costume fitting that requires exact underwear specs from the get-go. Totally changes the feel of the industry, right?
And here’s the kicker: she complained back in 2023 through industry channels. Warned them. Yet, three years on, the news broke exclusively that it’s still happening. Requests for bra sizes from casting directors. Still. Happening.
This isn’t ancient history. This is now. It makes you wonder. What are they looking for? Talent? Or something else entirely? It totally clashes with the spirit of amazing stories like Imtiaz Ali’s New Movie ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, which sounds like it has such a pure vibe.
It’s a stark contrast to celebrating the actual craft. Like, when the Knicks just pulled off a miracle, everyone was talking about their skill. Not their… measurements. Different industry, yes. Same principle: celebrate the actual work.
Our Take
This is just frustrating. Beyond frustrating. It feels like a step backward when we should be moving forward. Actors are not just bodies. They’re artists. With skills. And voices. Their talent is what matters. Not their bra size.
It’s time for this outdated practice to vanish. Poof. Let’s champion a more inclusive, respectful aesthetic in casting. It’s long overdue.
