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The term originates from the practice of sorting mail into pigeonholes, compartments that categorize mail based on specific criteria, such as addresses or topics. When applied to people or ideas, pigeonholing implies a reduction to a singular category or trait, disregarding the complexity or multifaceted nature of the individual or concept.
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By 24 May 2023, the label had already been stamped, laminated, and locked. “Former sitcom star turned adult performer.” That was the pigeonhole – shallow, wide enough for a headline, but too narrow for a life.
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But by her late twenties, the roles stopped coming. Not because she lacked talent — but because Hollywood had her. Casting directors saw only the perky blonde from a 90s sitcom. She was offered variations of the same part: the girlfriend, the best friend, the “hot mom.” No complexity. No growth.
Few words capture the entertainment industry’s cruelty like “pigeonholed.” It implies a small, cramped space — a hole, not even a room. For actresses, especially those who begin young, the pigeonhole is often sealed by the time they turn 35. You are either the forever teenager or the quirky mom. No third option. When applied to people or ideas, pigeonholing implies
How can individuals who feel pigeonholed work to transcend these limitations, and what support systems can be put in place to help?
The message passed across “No Other Name” was certainly impressing but maybe it’s just me feeling like Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) was the only song that is worth repeating over and over again. After setting the bar high with the release of last year’s Zion, I expected to hear something more powerful. The rest of the songs sounded like the Hillsong I used to know before Zion. I just felt the release of the album was too soon when I heard the announcement.
Hillsong is definitely one of those bands with ‘hit and miss’ albums. To me, I enjoyed this album thoroughly. Obviously when they do yearly albums (ZION was Hillsong UNITED actually, not Hillsong Worship!) some albums will resonate more so with different listeners. No worries if you didn’t like this album as much, I don’t think the band is concerned if they are universally liked or not!
Yeah “Broken Vessels” is pretty cool, and I think Taya Smith is one of those vocalists that will be big in the near future, for Hillsong and for CCM and worship music overall as well!
Yes, you’re right Josh. They changed their name to Hillsong Worship; perhaps that’s why they have a different sound. I will be looking forward to their next album. 🙂