Gone are the days when being a muse for Da Vinci guaranteed a golden ticket to stardom. Nowadays, with casting agents more concerned with how many TikTok followers a model has, rather than their timeless beauty, Ms. Lisa finds herself in a peculiar predicament.
In a world obsessed with fresh faces and fleeting trends, it’s easy to forget that some of the world’s most famous faces have their own struggles. We’re talking about none other than Mona Lisa, who, after being immortalized by Leonardo da Vinci, has found it challenging to land any modern modeling gigs.
One would think that with a face recognized across every continent, Mona would be flooded with offers. But alas, it seems that our art history’s darling has been pigeonholed into the Renaissance category. Gone are the days when being a muse for Da Vinci guaranteed a golden ticket to stardom. Nowadays, with casting agents more concerned with how many TikTok followers a model has, rather than their timeless beauty, Ms. Lisa finds herself in a peculiar predicament.
“It’s not like I don’t want to try new things,” Mona lamented in an exclusive interview. “I’ve been serving the same look for over 500 years. I’m ready for a change. Maybe some black lipstick? A choker? Heck, I’d even consider a punk-rock mohawk if someone gave me the chance.”
Her enigmatic smile hides the pain of rejection from numerous modern modeling agencies. Their reasons? “Too classic”, “not edgy enough”, and “can’t be put on a magazine without looking like a museum brochure”. Harsh criticisms for someone whose face draws millions of tourists to The Louvre every year.
Mona’s aspirations don’t stop at modeling. She confided, “I’ve always dreamt of the silver screen. When I heard Netflix was casting for ‘Wednesday’, I thought it’d be the perfect opportunity to break my ‘silent, classic beauty’ stereotype. Imagine me, with my ethereal charm, in a gothic setting. It’s what the audiences don’t know they need!” Unfortunately for her, casting directors weren’t as visionary, citing concerns about her lack of spoken lines in her portfolio.
To adapt to the ever-changing times, Mona has tried it all: from attempting to jazz up her classic dress with some ‘edgy’ accessories she bought online, to practicing her ‘Blue Steel’ gaze (turns out it’s eerily similar to her regular expression). The fashion industry, however, remains unwavering in its biases.
Celebrity stylist, Paolo Van Der Waals, commented on her efforts: “She’s iconic, no doubt. But that pose? With the landscape background? It’s so… 1500s. We want models who can serve contemporary fierceness, not post-medieval melancholy.”
In her latest attempt to break the mold, Mona recently collaborated with a top graphic designer to envision herself in a variety of trendy, modern styles. The internet was abuzz with digital images of Mona sporting ombre hair, winged eyeliner, and even rocking a leather jacket with combat boots. But it seems even these bold moves weren’t enough to catch the eye of today’s top modeling agencies.
“I just don’t understand,” she sighed. “I’m more than just a portrait. I’m a woman with dreams, passions, and an incredibly timeless face.”
In a world that clamors for the ‘next big thing’, it seems the epitome of classic beauty is ironically left behind. So, next time you see Mona hanging in The Louvre, remember that behind that mysterious smile is a woman yearning for her next big break. And to all the casting directors out there, give her a shot; after all, she’s already proven she’s got the staying power.
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