Freida Pinto Birthday: When Slumdog Millionaire Actress Talked About Being Photoshopped In Magazines

Freida Pinto, born on October 18, 1984, has turned 40 today. The Indian actress has appeared mainly in American and British films. Born and raised in Mumbai, she started as a model and TV presenter and then joined the big league with Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. The actress has always been a huge advocate for women's rights, and diversity and never minces her words while voicing her opinions. Here is a small throwback to when she openly called out photoshopping by magazines.

Freida Pinto on photoshopIn an old interview with Nylon, Freida was asked if she has had bad experiences with outlets photoshopping her. She replied. "Of course! And there’s a little control that I do have and a lot of control that I don’t. I’m very mindful, and I know that sometimes the fans out there get a little upset if, like, too whitewashed. And I wish I could explain to them that’s not what I want. In fact, I hate that. I love the color of my skin. I embrace it. I’m proud of it. Like, really, really proud of it." ALSO READ: I am enough: Freida PintoPinto further stated that she fully embraces her skin and her body. "Especially when you have someone who comes up to you and they’re like, 'Oh my God! Your skin tone! How do you tan? How do you get it?' and I’m like, 'Actually, this is what I was born with.' So if you just learn how to love the things that you were given, and make your peace with yourself that 'I am enough.' I think none of the expectations of a skinny waist and a perfect bottom and the right boobs and all of that matter.", added the actress.