Girlbands Forever reminds us of the toxic pressure women faced in the 2000s - and the progress still to be made

Girlbands Forever: A Look Back at the Toxic Pressure of Women in the 2000s

The BBC documentary Girlbands Forever explores the misogyny faced by top noughties girl groups, including fat shaming and career sabotage.

The documentary takes a nostalgic trip back to the early 2000s, an era of iconic fashion and music, but also reveals the darker side of the industry.

From fat shaming to being told motherhood would 'ruin' their careers

The three-part series on BBC Two lays bare the toxic pressure women faced in the 2000s and the progress still to be made.

Author's summary: Documentary explores misogyny in 2000s girl groups.

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