Aside from her physical appearance, Hendricks has also made a name for herself as an actress. She was nominated for an Emmy for her role as Joan Holloway in Mad Men, and she has become an inspiration for curvy women everywhere. She recalls one encounter with a fan who thanked her for making her feel s-xy and beautiful as a curvy woman.
Hendricks attributes her healthy body image to her upbringing, where her mother never pressured her to lose weight. She has always found her mother beautiful, voluptuous, and curvy, and that has shaped her own views on body image.
Her husband, Geoffrey Arend, is proud of the positive influence that his wife has on other women. Hendricks is also thrilled to be able to make a difference in people's lives, even if it's just a positive side effect of her acting career.