Miley Cyrus...the future of female teen role models, hopefully.
http://www.mileycyrus.com/movies/index.htm
There's a really good chance that the link above didn't work...but here's hoping.
It is a link to the Miley Cyrus official website, and I have to say, with the Jaimee Lynns, Lindsey Lohans and Ashley Tisdales running around, it's refreshing to see what I believe to be a more positive role model for teenagers today. The photo gallery in her website is fairly tasteful, and in my opinion, though they are some pictures with too much make-up on, mostly they portray a happy, natural, spunky teenage girl. I especially like the way they dress her, because in contrast to Jaimee Lynn's skankalicious outfits in Zooey 101, Miley/Hannah Montana dresses modestly, and looks her age, which I believe to be very important.
The first time I saw Hannah Montana was the week before we had our class discussion on Disney and female teen role models. When I saw it, I kept thinking that her sense of humor was surprisingly realistic, not overdone, and honest. I liked her best friend (I don't remember her name...) but all in all, I thought the show was incredibly appropriate, and funny at the same time. Yes, I enjoyed Hannah Montana, and I'm not ashamed.
Though it may not have occurred to me at the time, perhaps the reason I enjoyed it because I felt like it was a better model for teens, and pre-teens to watch. However, I am definitely more aware of the impact of shows such as Hannah Montana since our discussion in class last week.