Paul Pierce says all women want to look like Kim Kardashian

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00:00Paul Pierce says all women want to look like Kim Kardashian.

00:04Paul Pierce reignites the beauty debate blaming Kim Kardashian for today's dominant ideal.

00:09On The Truth After Dark, he said her influence crosses race and culture,

00:14fueling enhancements and heated reactions.

00:17Pierce was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1998 and became the franchise's face.

00:22He earned 10 All-Star selections and 4 All-NBA honors,

00:26and won the 2008 NBA Championship with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.

00:31Pierce was named Finals MVP that year and later earned induction

00:35into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

00:39In 2021, he was also named to the NBA's 75th anniversary team.

00:44Since retiring, he has leaned into media, podcasting, and unfiltered commentary.

00:49On The Truth After Dark, Pierce said Kim Kardashian is shaping modern beauty standards

00:53around body image and plastic surgery.

00:56Clips spread across Instagram, X, and TikTok, drawing support and criticism,

01:01while reopening a Hollywood and hip-hop debate.

01:04Kim Kardashian's global fame grew from reality TV to business ventures,

01:08making her image ubiquitous.

01:11Through keeping up with the Kardashians, social media, and skims,

01:14her curves normalized an aesthetic that many tried to emulate

01:17despite her denying major surgery.

01:20Cosmetic work like Brazilian butt lifts, lip fillers, and body contouring

01:23is now openly discussed.

01:25Cardi B, Summer Walker, and Black China described procedures and reversals,

01:30citing pressures, mental health, and autonomy.

01:33Instagram and TikTok algorithms elevate filtered, edited, and surgically enhanced looks.

01:38That blurs reality and fuels pressure to emulate celebrity bodies,

01:42especially among younger users.

01:44Pierce suggested every woman wants the Kardashian look.

01:47Critics counter that beauty is culturally diverse.

01:49Still, Kardashian-adjacent aesthetics, shape brands, and media,

01:54making her a catalyst rather than the sole architect.

01:57As of now, Kim Kardashian has not publicly responded to Pierce's comments.

02:02She usually avoids direct engagement and focuses on business, fashion, and advocacy,

02:06while her relevance remains intact.

02:08While her relevance remains intact.