The current cultural issues surrounding body shaming and fatphobia in the United States has led to the need for the present study to examine whether perceived attractiveness depends on body type, gender, or if body type has an effect on perceived attractiveness depending on gender. The present study was conducted as a 2 x 2 between-subject experimental design. The data was collected through an online survey and the survey link was distributed by student researchers via text or email. Surveys were administered electronically through the Google Forms application. The data was submitted to SPSS 25 for analysis, using a Two Way ANOVA, with an alpha level of .05. The present study consisted of 74 participants ranging in ages 18 to 76 (M = 27). The results revealed thin body types were perceived as significantly more attractive than thick body types. However, no significant interaction was found between body type and gender on attractiveness ratings. The study's findings align with previous research that suggests a cultural preference for thin body types and a gender difference in attractiveness perception. However, limitations such as the use of animated images and a relatively small sample size may have affected the results. Furthermore, a manipulation check failure occurred with one of the images, suggesting the need for improved stimuli in future research. The study underscores the persistent influence of societal norms on body image and attractiveness, despite movements toward body positivity. Future studies should consider using real-life images of models and increasing the sample size to enhance validity. Additionally, the influence of factors such as hunger on attractiveness perception should be explored further to understand the nuances of body size preferences across different contexts.