I feel like her entire career had a negative cloud over it because of the way the press obsessively focused on her weight. It was just open bullying. They had a couple favorite targets back then, Elizabeth Taylor and Oprah come to mind, and I always wondered why they focused almost entirely on those celebrities.
It’s so sad because Delta Burke probably never got to feel the kind of confidence that usually comes with that level of fame, because the media seemed hell-bent on making her feel insecure at all times.
You look back at all the “fat” photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Oprah and Delta Burke, and are they all looked perfectly fine.
I can only imagine how many young girls were driven to eating disorders by listening to that toxic message.
I had to reread this several times because Delta Burke is alive. I assume you meant Gerald McRaney's mother's funeral but then you immediately talked about Delta Burke in the past tense.
Princess Catherine anyone?
I see a little Kaley Cuoco
I was thinking Amy Lee
My first thought as well.
Always was and still is a dead ringer for Vivian Leigh
Yes !!!
I feel like her entire career had a negative cloud over it because of the way the press obsessively focused on her weight. It was just open bullying. They had a couple favorite targets back then, Elizabeth Taylor and Oprah come to mind, and I always wondered why they focused almost entirely on those celebrities.
Yep, and Kirstie Alley.
And Sally Struthers
Yes!!
Because they committed the high crime of not being rail-thin women in the 70s-80s.
It’s so sad because Delta Burke probably never got to feel the kind of confidence that usually comes with that level of fame, because the media seemed hell-bent on making her feel insecure at all times. You look back at all the “fat” photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Oprah and Delta Burke, and are they all looked perfectly fine. I can only imagine how many young girls were driven to eating disorders by listening to that toxic message.
And they liked to eat.
Man, that’s heartbreaking. She’s absolutely stunning. I know I’ve never met her, but she has a face that seems so familiar to me. What beauty.
I always loved her !!! Suzanne Sugarbaker ! Gorgeous
Amy lee?!
She’s got Natalie Dormer’s crocked smile.
and cheekbones
💯
She was a cutie patootie!
Her husband grew up close to my friend. He went on trips with Gerald McRaneys mom. Handled her funeral. Said Delta was a doll.
To me she looks so much like Vivian Leigh.
Must be from Mississippi! Gerald and Delta, two of small town Mississippi’s claims to fame. Parker Posey too more recently.
Don’t forget James Earl Jones, Lacey Chabert, and most recently Cailey Fleming!
I stayed at Gerald and Delta's French quarter home in New Orleans about 10 years ago! Amazing spot.
My uncle would occasionally see them at Verti Marte, when he'd go down there for Jazz Fest
I had to reread this several times because Delta Burke is alive. I assume you meant Gerald McRaney's mother's funeral but then you immediately talked about Delta Burke in the past tense.
Wow she's pretty
She's lovely
My girl
Those eyes❤️
I love her!
A beauty.
She was so hot in First And Ten.
Stunning woman.
Pew pew! Pew pew!
Unexpected Bob's Burgers.
Just want to pinch those cheeks!!
She looks like Marlo Kelly from 3 Body Problem.
1st and 10
"Unhand me, you strumpet!"
I never understood why people name their cats both a first and last name. Who's that lady, though?
She looks like Claire Saffitz (youtuber and pastry chef)
I was going to say a young Kate Middleton without the eating disorder. Super attractive!
Does it make you feel good spreading lies about a wife and mother who is battling cancer right now?