Kasey Chambers Discusses Pressure for Botox and Embracing Natural Beauty in New Book
Kasey Chambers, in her upcoming book "Just Don't Be A D**khead," reflects on being pressured for cosmetic procedures at the Golden Guitar awards. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, inspired by her upbringing with a mother who valued inner beauty. Chambers continues to advocate for natural beauty while balancing her music career and recent ventures into clothing design.
Kasey Chambers, the celebrated Australian country music artist, shares personal insights about societal pressures regarding beauty standards in her upcoming book. In "Just Don't Be A D**khead," she reflects on her experience with cosmetic surgery suggestions and her views on natural beauty.
Kasey Chambers Discusses Pressure to Conform to Beauty Standards
In her latest book, Kasey Chambers opens up about an incident at the Golden Guitar awards in Tamworth, where she was advised to consider Botox. The singer recalls the moment vividly, describing it as uncomfortable and invasive. She addresses this pressure, stating it reflects broader societal issues, and emphasizes the importance of women embracing their natural selves. Chambers expresses gratitude for the experience, which reinforced her beliefs against succumbing to unrealistic beauty standards.
Embracing Natural Beauty and Personal Values
Chambers, who was raised by a mother who defined beauty beyond physical appearance, highlights the influence of her upbringing on her perspective. In her book, she includes a song titled "Mother," which encapsulates her admiration for the lines on her mother's face, illustrating her appreciation for natural beauty rather than conforming to societal expectations of youthfulness.
Kasey Chambers Reflects on Her Music Career
Speaking with the Sydney Morning Herald, Chambers expresses her laid-back approach to her career, stating that she has never viewed her music life as a serious endeavor. She attributes her easy-going attitude to maturity and recognizes that taking oneself too seriously can be detrimental in the music industry. Chambers emphasizes the importance of maintaining perspective in her artistic journey.
Personal Life and Professional Endeavors
Kasey Chambers is a dedicated mother to three children: Talon, Arlo, and Poet, from her previous marriage to musician Shane Nicholson, which ended in 2013. Apart from her musical career, Chambers has ventured into clothing design, co-creating a label called Poetry by Kasey and Renee, named after her daughter, Poet Poppin. Her new book, "Just Don't Be A D**khead," will be released on October 1, followed by her 13th studio album, "Backbone," on October 4.
