Rebecca Bodenheimer

Freelance Journalist

Rebecca Bodenheimer is an Oakland-based freelance writer and cultural critic whose work hasbeen published byCNN Opinion, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Ringer, Vice, Politico, and a range of other outlets.

Illustration of Brendan Fraser holding Oscar statue

BODY NEGATIVITY

The Whale’s Best Actor Win Is Fatphobia at Its Worst

When Fraser received a standing ovation for his award on Sunday night, it was clear who voted for him: an industry full of those who continue to demonize and balk at fatness.

Rebecca Bodenheimer