‘Uglies’: Joey King Admits She STRUGGLES with Beauty Standards (Exclusive)

Joey King and Brianne Tju talk to “Extra” about “Uglies,” Netflix’s screen adaptation of the Scott Westerfeld YA sci-fi novels. In the story, everyone is considered ugly before the government’s extreme nip-tuck on their 16th birthday. Joey and Brianne reflected on the relevance of the themes and admitted they struggle with beauty standards themselves. Joey also recalled reading the books when she was younger and feeling connected to her character Tally’s journey. Plus, they shared what survival skills they have that would help in a dystopian world. “Uglies” is on Netflix September 13.

[Hyzentley]

Them having great chemistry and understanding just how important the Tally/Shay dynamic is is such a good sign. This dynamic is the heart of the series, and also could make the series stand out if used right. Don't think they dare to make it as subtextual homoer*tic as in the books, sadly, but then, it was very clear that this had to be broken down to mainstream in some form

[MichaelCaraballo-mc]

Joey king you’re awesome I’m a big fan of you I love all of you’re movies you’re my favorite actress bullet train you killed it 👍👍

[itsmiclowry]

Doing the same thing with Brianne that y’all did to Keith. What about including the other person being interviewed in the title/ thumbnail too. Terrible doing; especially since they are outside of a specific race 🤔

[MrWolfchamp-xicu]

Isn't she married?

Married people don't have to worry about being beautiful for anyone but their spouses.