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Bachelor's Bekah Martinez Defends Not Shaving for 7 Years

JUL 9 – Bekah Martinez defends her 7-year choice to stop shaving legs, challenging societal beauty norms and encouraging acceptance of natural body hair for women, she said on social media.

Summary by E! News
Bekah Martinez, who appeared on season 22 of The Bachelor, spoke out against online criticism she received after posting a picture with her leg hair on display.

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Georgia Peck showed off her hairy calves and armpits to internet users and confessed that she hadn't used a razor in six years. She also detailed the specific reasons behind her decision. Her video quickly went viral, but the reactions from social media users were far from ideal. Some of the comments were painful to read.

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E! News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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