See what I get for not paying attention to sports? I almost entirely missed hearing about the latest overblown controversy involving an adult choosing to pose naked for a magazine being sold to adults (though not an “adult magazine”, i.e., porn).
From her statements in this Seattle Times article, I think that Seattle Storm team member Lauren Jackson has exactly the right attitude about her photo shoot.
Storm star Lauren Jackson, after being asked in 2000 and again in 2002, finally agreed to bare all for an artistic Australian photo magazine called Black+White. Jackson appears on the cover, with the title “The Athens Dream,” in tribute to the upcoming Summer Games in Greece. Wisps of Jackson’s bleached-blond hair dangle over her creamy skin. Inside the magazine, Jackson, 23, reveals everything except her, ahem, down under.
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“Do you really think it’s that big a deal?” she pondered when asked about the nude pics after practice yesterday.
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Feeling too young at 18 to participate in 2000 and too busy with her Storm season during the 2002 shoot, Jackson mulled over the idea for this year’s magazine with her family in the offseason.
She wasn’t paid to pose, but she was flown to Sydney to work with award-winning photographer Steve Lowe and a makeup artist in a private session that took about seven hours. Jackson handpicked her pictures, getting complete control over the process.
After the Olympics, all the photos used in the magazine will be auctioned to benefit charities.
“I feel really comfortable with my body and shape I’m in, and I know I’m not going to be like this forever,” Jackson said. “I was really nervous at first, but it was conquering one of my fears. I felt very much empowered at the end.
“It’s me all over and I’m really happy with the photos. As athletes you work so hard to get in shape for competition. This celebrates the athletic body and how much work you put in. We do it the right way; we don’t starve ourselves.”
Jackson said she doesn’t view the shots as objectifying women, either. Especially because the magazine, which will sell for $40, is equal parts men and women.
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“I really did it with the Australians in mind,” Jackson said. “It’s a prestigious thing in Australia. Believe it or not, but my mom and dad (Maree and Gary) loved it. My dad saw it the other day, called me and said he was so proud of me.”
Jackson’s teammates share the sentiment. Bird loved Jackson’s hair, and fellow Australian Tully Bevilaqua adored the cover shot.
“She looks sensational,” Bevilaqua said. “The human body is nothing to be ashamed of.”
Damn skippy.
I just may have to do some shopping before work tomorrow.
Purely for research purposes, of course.
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Hey, erm, pick me up one, willya?
we’re very big fans of you even though we’ve only known about you for 4 days.We’re only 9 and doing a project on you,so please send some info on you.
hey i want to talk with lauren jackson so she should email me thanks
I think it is a wonderful expression of this women’s feminity, as well as where she’s at in her life in terms of a dominance standpoint. Point blank: she’s hot. She also poured in 33 tonight, and 35 in the game before. So, needless to say, this individual is at the top of her game. Is she a sex symbol? Absolutely. Is she good at her job. The best. So why not celebrate her incredibleness with a simple hats off to the Ausie, from those who desire to plunder all she has down under. She’s doing more for the women’s game, than anyone has. Guys are starting to pay attention. And money. Which is what will ultimately emancipate the league and proselytize it to others in its favor. The only question that remains is: can we get her non-nude in a matrix type latex full body cat suit and heels outfit? Now, Lauren, THAT would be hot!