Keri Russell on Beauty Standards; Diplomat Season 3 Streaming

Keri Russell said Hollywood's obsession with beauty and plastic surgery has intensified, making appearance a nonstop topic for people of all ages and genders. She empathizes with her The Diplomat character, U.S. ambassador Kate Wyler, who prioritizes diplomacy over looks and reacts crankily to comments about her appearance — a portrayal Russell finds enjoyable and refreshing. Russell said seeing herself on the show made her realize how unusual it feels to "look like that" and praised the series' natural, no-nonsense styling, including a "fun little moment" with her hair in season 3. She recalled public hysteria after she cut her hair during Felicity as evidence of persistent scrutiny of women's appearances. The Diplomat season 3 is currently streaming on Netflix.