Ashley James, a British national and a former actress of Irish descent, has been in the spotlight of recent years because of her height difference. For those who have watched her movies or read her novels, you will know that Ashley is one of the taller actors in the British National Screen Industry. To be categorized as’tallest among British Nationalities’ is quite an honor for any person. But Ashley, like many other celebrities from the British Nationality, has also faced the discrimination online on many occasions because of her height. This article will discuss the struggles Ashley has faced as a result of her height difference.
Ashley has come under the scanner of newspapers, TV channels, radio stations and magazines due to her tall height. Her case has been compared with the recent incident of Colin Firth, who was sidelined by the Star Magazine, London after a row with the then Managing Editor, unattributed to his actual height. But, most newspapers have failed to mention that Firth’s experience of more than three decades is actually disputed and he continues to enjoy immense success in Hollywood. The main issue is whether the public is entitled to question an actor’s eligibility for a job based on his or her height. The argument is that it is a job based on nationalities and not on merit.
According to British law, an individual must not be discriminated against because of his or her race, color, nationality or ethnic origin. However, the British government has failed to provide a clear definition on national origins and it is a gray area. Some people believe that Ash is fit to play Keira Knightley, the lead character in the new movie The Girl Who Played With Fire, because she is British. However, Keira Knightley is also of Irish origin, and she too has faced criticism and discrimination for her height. Ash has denied all reports regarding her height, but this has backfired when Lady Gaga, the famous singer, accused him of being a dwarf in a live TV show. It is possible that Ash is also facing height discrimination from fellow British national, Pierce Brosnan, who plays a British agent in the Bond films.