Sara Ramirez - Curvy Sex Symbol

Unlike most of my friends, I avoid "Grey's Anatomy" when it airs.  The characters are annoying, the storylines improbable.  If I want to tune out with the tube, I'll watch some reality show.  And except for "The Flavor of Love" (it's too gross), I'll watch just about any reality show over "Grey's Anatomy."  Plotlines, cast changes, entire seasons of Meredith Grey's hand-wringing have passed me by. 

As a result, while flipping through the channels a month ago, I spotted a scene where a woman with a body similar to mine was dancing around in her underwear.  I paused because the scene was so unexpected.  To my amazement, it was a scene from "Grey's Anatomy."  The actress wasn't one of the incredibly thin leads, like Sandra Oh or Ellen Pompeo.  Instead, it was the size 12 Sara Ramirez.  Prior to this, I wasn't familiar with the actress and all her accomplishments (she got a Tony for her work in Spamalot!) but it was so startling to see a woman with a fairly conventional physique on prime time, that Ramirez got -- and held -- my attention. 

Last night, only days after concluding their "Ugly Vanessa" segments (where Vanessa Minnillo was turned into a size 12 and subjected to lots of "Ugly Betty" style humiliations), Entertainment Tonight profiled Sara Ramirez as a sex symbol with curves.  During the piece extolling Sara Ramirez's fuller figure and her willingness to buck Hollywood's impossible standards for physical perfection, I kept waiting for a reference to Vanessa's work.  Not surprisingly, there was no mention.

Is it too much to ask for a little editorial consistency?  Ugly is a size 12....Curvy sex symbol is a size 12.....Then again, Entertainment Tonight's ambivalence is a lot like our own.  We applaud those rare women who can embrace their bodies, while simultaneously worrying that our own bodies are inadequate.  We know that others may view anything bigger than thin as ugly -- and maybe we share this belief as well.  Here are some comments from a Grey's Anatomy Fan Blog in the wake of Sara Ramirez's underwear dance, that captures this perfectly.  Comments after the jump.

That said, I must confess, I really want to know where she shops.  Any insights would be appreciated!

These comments are from a Grey's Anatomy fan blog  (N.B. Sara Ramirez portrays Dr. Callie Torres on the show).

1. Michael Says:
   October 13th, 2006 at 11:43 am

   Why, for the love of God, do people keep referring to Dr. Torres as “hot”. She is a disgusting pig monster. If any of the writers from this show research these websites for ideas on what the fans want to see I hope they see this: I almost threw up when they showed that linebacker dancing in her boy-shorts underwear. I have a new found respect for the talent of the actors and actresses on this show that have to make comments like “she’s hot George” or “you have a hot girlfriend that wants you” without cringing or laughing hysterically. I don’t even want to begin on the fact that these writers put the possibility of Dr. Sloan hooking up with this sea cow. For a successful good looking plastic surgeon to hook up with a potential “before” shot of an infomercial would require enough alcohol to drown an elephant in.

2. Sophie Says:
   October 15th, 2006 at 10:20 pm

   I love her but I can’t believe she hooked up with McSteamy. McSteamy is way too hot for her!

   http://www.tvtriviaquiz.com/greys_anatomy.htm

3. sam Says:
   October 18th, 2006 at 2:46 pm

   that picture is freeeeeky!!! but i still love the show.

4. sam Says:
   October 18th, 2006 at 5:57 pm

   its me again sorry to bash the picture but you have to admit that it is freeky photo.

5. Annie Says:
   October 20th, 2006 at 11:56 am

   Just in response to Michael’s comment….I loved that part. Frankly, Callie is an amazing symbol of free, liberated women everywhere. I too, love Callie. She may not be as skinny as Meredith, or as devilishly attractive as Addison but she still works what she has and isn’t afraid of being herself. She is the epitome of what women should be and is a perfect role model for many young girls out there. She is strong and proud and confident. And for that, I love her. McSteamy was clearly drawn to her for her confidence. I’m only about a buck 20 myself, but can only dream of having the confidence in my day to day life that Callie has.

Comments

[Philly]

Sara Ramirez is the only good looking actress on that show. That's all I'm saying.

[Jane]

The reference to a freaky picture is to this photo, where Sara has her hair up in a bun:
http://greysanatomynews.com/2006/10/12/in-the-spotlight-sara-ramirez/

[Red]

Like you, I don't watch Grey's Anatomy, but this woman is well foxy.

Does that comment about the picture being freaky refer to the picture in the red dress? What's freaky about that? She looks well hot. But then, it's difficult to go wrong with raven hair and a red dress to die for...

Sara Ramirez sat in the front row for Sue Wong's show during LA Fashion Week in October.