“Thanks to capitalism, the importance placed on beauty has never been so manipulated. We are the guinea pigs force-fed ads that tell us how pathetic we are: that we will never be loved, happy or valuable unless we have the body, the face, the hair, even the personality that will apparently be ours, if only we buy their products.”

American singer, songwriter, actress, and radio presenter

Beth Ditto is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and radio presenter. Born Mary Beth Patterson, she is best known for her work with the indie rock band Gossip. Her voice has often been compared with those of Etta James, Janis Joplin, and Tina Turner. After Gossip disbanded, she moved into fashion and later began a solo career. In 2022, she played country singer Gigi Roman on the Fox drama series Monarch, and Gossip later reformed.