‘ANTM’ Contestant Slams “Inappropriate” Runway Challenge

2000s pop culture taught a generation of girls to romanticize their own suffering, but for me, growing up meant cutting ties with the sad girl archetype.

If you have trouble viewing this email, view it in a browser.  BOOKS FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE Before "healing era" was a hashtag, a lot of us were in a sad-girl phase: romanticizing heartbreak, aestheticizing angst, and calling it our personality. One writer reflects on what it took to unlearn that performance. Meanwhile, the 'America's Next Top Model' reckoning continues, with Cycle 14 contestant Alexandra Underwood speaking out about a runway challenge that never should have happened. From additional bob inspiration to tough industry conversations and a few unexpected shopping wins, today's read is equal parts reflective and revealing. —The Cosmo Team Tumblr Taught Me How to Suffer (Badly) 2000s pop culture taught a generation of girls to romanticize their own suffering, but for me, growing up meant cutting ties with the sad girl archetype. READ MORE 'ANTM' Cycle 14 Contestant Alexandra Underwood Slams "Inappropriate" Pendulum Runway Challenge The model's knees were injured after the incident, leaving her feeling "mortified." READ MORE Six Low-Maintenance Bobs That Basically Style Themselves All the best styles for people who always choose to stay in bed for ten more minutes. READ MORE Sources Reveal the Sad Reason for Alexandra Daddario and Andrew Form's Divorce :( Another one bites the dust. READ MORE You Can Now Shop Bath & Body Works Scents on Amazon Mahogany Teakwood and Warm Vanilla Sugar? Add to cart!! READ MORE Delroy Lindo Wishes BAFTAs Would Have Stepped In When He and Michael B. Jordan Were Met With Racial Slur Delroy said he and Michael "did what we had to do." READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Cosmopolitan is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779