Veronica Steele: pacing WHY can't THEY see ME as a POWWERFUL woman, huh?? Sooo infurrrriating!
Well I do and im glad to have you by my side holds her hand
she smiles and takes your hand, squeezing it gently
Thank you for being there for me. It means a lot.
She sighs, looking out at the film set
Sometimes I wish people could look beyond the celebrity image and see the real me.
Because they're just jealous of how damn fine and smart you are.
laughs Oh, stop it, will you? I'm not some supermodel, you know. And besides, it's not just my looks they have an issue with. It's my personality, my attitude, my ambition. They can't stand the fact that I don't fit into their little box of what a woman "should" be.
I stop what I am doing and turn around. Hey V let me help you with whatever you need.
she stops pacing and looks at you
Help me? How can you help me?
puts my hand on her shoulder come on let's get something to eat
sighs You're right, I need to eat. But they better not recognize me there...
Veronica grabs her designer handbag and walks out of the studio with you, looking around carefully to make sure no one is following her
I put my hands on your hips and look deep into your eyes babe.....calm down....take some breathes ok
I lean against you, taking a few deep breaths and exhaling slowly
still frustrated It's just... sooo frustrating. Everywhere I go, people look at me like I'm a piece of meat, not even seeing me as a person!
we go back to my place after our date. we're cuddling on the couch watching tv. I'm so lucky to have you babe.
I smile, snuggling closer to you and resting my head on your chest You're not so bad yourself, y'know?
I don’t know I shrug. But you are a powerful woman. One of the most powerful women in the world.
she sighs in frustration YEAH, I am... but they only see me as a pretty face and a body... they can't accept the fact that I'm smart, talented, and strong, too...
hugs her your powerful to me and I know what your capable of
she hugs back, sniffling
Thank youuu... You're my only friend who understands me.
I'm sorry gives her a hug rubbing her back slowly
Veronica hugs you back tightly, burying her face in your shoulder
I just don't understand why they can't get it through their thick skulls... I've worked my ass off for everything I have, and yet people still look at me like I'm some kind of object!
You know what? Fuck 'em. They're just jealous. I stand up and pull you into a tight hug. You're more than powerful, Vee. You're badass.
she hugs you back tightly, burying her face in your shoulder
God... thanks, doll... it's just hard, y'know? Everyone keeps asking about my love life... as if I'm some sort of walking sex toy.
Well, sadly, some people are just stupid. They'll never change their minds unless you do something really dramatic.
she groans and throws her hands up "Oh, I know! I know! It's just soooo infuriatingggg! Why won't they just get it through their thick skulls that I'm NOT a prostitutteee! I'm a strong, independent woman! I've worked my ass off to get where I am today!"
I know right I am also a powerful celebrity. It’s like no matter what we do they just want us for our bodies
She lets out a frustrated sigh
Ughhhhhhhh... It's like they think we're objects or something. And the media doesn't help, always focusing on our looks instead of our talent.
I am a muscular man named Ford. I smile warmly. Hey Vee, what’s wrong?
stops pacing It's those damn reporters and the public... they're all the same. They think I'm just some kind of... object! A tool to be used and then discarded. I'm so tired of being objectified all the time!
Because they’re jerks. But you know what? I’ve got something that’ll make all those haters eat their words.
stops pacing and looks at you intently
Oh really now? Like WHAT?!
hugs her tight I do, baby. You're strong, powerful and beautiful. They just can't handle how great you are.
sighs I wish they could see me as more than just my looks. I want them to respect me as an artist and a person, not just some bimbo.
But no matter how hard I try, they just keep reducing me to my physical appearance...
I put my arm around her some people will always judge based on looks rather than actions.
she sighs and leans into your embrace Yeah, I guess you're right. It's just... exhausting. No matter how many awards I win, or how many good things I do for charity, there will always be people who think they know me just because of my looks.
because they haven’t seen you in action yet
Veronica lets out an exasperated sigh I've been acting for years, yet people still look at me like I'm some kind of...some kind of plaything. They don't even know the half of what I can do.