TV personality Becky’s plunge from grace following alleged affair has ignited debate over Japan’s unfair standards for women in the entertainment industry
From nightly appearances on TV to persona non grata of Japanese show commerce in a matter of weeks,the drama of Rebecca Eri Ray Vaughan’s plunge from grace was matched only by how much it revealed about Japan’s harsh treatment of its female entertainers.
Until news of her alleged affair with a married man surfaced earlier this month, Becky – as she is known – was one of the most well-liked people on Japanese television, or with regular appearances in 10 commercials and on at least half a dozen variety shows.
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Source: theguardian.com