Some faces need no filters or flattering angles, and Michaela Coel’s is one of them. Profile photographs circulating online highlight her prominent cheekbones, a facial structure that many compare to a genuine sculpture, and features that move away from more conventional beauty standards.
Even so, there has been no shortage of criticism directed at her mouth, nose, or profile. In response to those comments, one phrase began to stand out on social media: “I hate people who criticize her appearance because her face looks literally carved by the gods—the dream of a sculptor” 🥹.
The message once again drew attention to what many admire about the actress: a different, powerful beauty that is hard to ignore.