Midkiff started 16 years prior, when she was 25. She probably didn't get the job then because of her meteorology expertise. She should give it a rest. She had 16 years of making good money from reading a teleprompter
Yes she could have been a cement finisher, roofer or bricklayer. Then when she turns 40 and everything starts to go south. About 45 and the youngsters are tearing you up. Usually by the time you are 50 your body is beat up from years of abuse nobody will hire you but you cant sue anyone for it. Hmmm then again.
But the point is the one you made. She had a nice run doing something that was based on her looks. Many chubby homely men and women would like to be talking heads but they dont get the chance because they are not gorgeous like miss midkiff.