11.04.2026 16:31
Gulsim Ali stated that at the beginning of her career, she was told to "sharpen her face" and "get breast reduction surgery," and that there were even attempts to bandage her breasts with fabric. The famous actress said she rejected these demands.
Gülsim Ali, in an interview with journalist Hakan Gence, openly discussed the aesthetic pressures she has faced in the industry for the first time.
“BREAST REDUCTION, SHARPEN YOUR FACE” PRESSURE
The actress expressed the guidance she received with the following words:
“My face is round, they said, ‘Let’s sharpen it a bit more.’ They also said, ‘Get a breast reduction surgery.’”
“THEY WANTED TO TAPE MY BREASTS WITH A CLOTH”
Continuing her statements, Ali recounted the most striking incident she experienced, emphasizing that she did not accept this request:
“Then they wanted to tape my breasts with a cloth, I refused. Why should I be ashamed of my body?”
AESTHETIC COERCION IN THE INDUSTRY BACK ON THE AGENDA
The actress's words quickly resonated on social media, reigniting discussions about aesthetic pressures in the television world.