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Amanda de Cadenet
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Amanda de Cadenet
Full Name and Common Aliases
Amanda de Cadenet is a British television personality, journalist, and former model.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on November 28, 1972, there is no public record of her passing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
De Cadenet is a British national with multiple professions: television host, journalist, model, writer, and activist. She has been featured in various publications as a celebrity profile subject and has used her platform to discuss feminism, mental health, and the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Background
Amanda de Cadenet was born in England, UK. Her family's occupation is not publicly disclosed; however, it is known that she began modeling at an early age due to her physical appearance. The attention this brought led to opportunities for hosting TV shows, starting with the popular 1990s-era program "Talk".
Major Accomplishments
De Cadenet's career spans over two decades and includes working as a host on several notable television programs such as: "Talk", "The Amanda de Cadenet Show" (both of which she hosted), and her interview series, "The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet". She has also modeled for various brands during the 1990s.
Notable Works or Actions
De Cadenet's work on television and in media focuses primarily on highlighting significant social issues through interviews. Her notable works include:
Hosting conversations about sensitive topics, such as mental health, in an attempt to normalize discussions around these subjects.
Creating a platform for guests to share their experiences with topics like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Impact and Legacy
Amanda de Cadenet's work has contributed significantly to the normalization of discussing mental health. Her television programs have been recognized for offering unique perspectives on the entertainment industry.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
De Cadenet is widely quoted due to her efforts in breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health and feminism through her conversations with notable guests.
Quotes by Amanda de Cadenet
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We all want love and to feel safe, wanted, cared for, to like our selves, our bodies, to have families and feel okay in the world.
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Only when we are sick and tired of being sick and tired do any of us do something different.
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As a kid, I trained to be an Olympic gymnast. My schedule was rigorous. Four hours a day, Monday through Saturday, I was at the gym. My body was like a boy's, narrow hips, flat-chested, wide shoulders. When I was 12, I badly injured my ankle and was forced to stop training immediately.
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From the ages of 12 to 35 my body, not my mind, was my primary currency. My ideas, my humor, my curiosity - none of those were valued as much as my body, which preceded me into almost every room.
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The fact is external feminine beauty is highly valued, and we are constantly given the message that a slamming body is the most valuable thing a woman can possess.
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Despite the gender stereotypes in the '80s, my race-car-driving dad taught me that I could do whatever my brother could.
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If there was anyone primed to raise their kids feminist, it was me. My parents treated me no differently from my brother. I was raised to believe I was capable of doing anything I set my mind to.
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My kids see feminism in action every day, and leading by imperfect example is how I'm raising them.
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I've never interviewed anyone where I set out to try to persuade them to reveal something. Instead, it's about creating a space that allows someone to be authentic without judgment on my part.
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