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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.
02:08While her relevance remains intact.
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