On Philipps: Drome Pink Patent
Leather blazer ($1,175, drome.it).
Theory Herringbone Linen Tank romper
($355, theory.com). Irene Neuwirth
Mixed Gemstone Lily of the
Valley earrings (price upon
request, ireneneuwirth.com).
Tights are stylist’s own.
THE
INFLUENCING
FEMINIST
BUSY PHILIPPS
Actor, best-selling author of
This Will Only Hurt a Little, and
women’s-rights advocate
FINDING HER PATH: “Some people have
a clear understanding of their purpose
early in their lives. Mine developed slowly.
In the last several years, I’ve realized
how important feminism is to me, as well
as fighting for equality of women of color
and transgender women.”
WHEN THE WORLD’S INJUSTICES
GET OVERWHELMING: “I’ve been
holding on to this sentiment from the
Talmud: You are not obligated to
complete the work, but neither are you
free to abandon it. So I just keep going.
I have no shortage of energy. I can go
for days. And I do, which is great because
we have a lot of work to do.”
SHARING ON SOCIAL: “Look, I know
it’s the internet, but I truly believe that
we change minds and hearts through
personal connection and storytelling.
I’m willing to share as much as I can in
the hope that maybe it will help someone
think of mental health differently or
understand more about the nuances in
a woman’s right to choose or witness the
realities of marriage and raising kids. Also,
I don’t know of any other way to be! I’ve
tried. I can’t. I’m an unfiltered human.”
