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'I found a lot of power within my insecurities': Chloe Moretz reveals she wanted to have her boobs enhanced and bottom reduced at the tender age of 16

By Ryan Smith for MailOnline and Erica Tempesta For Dailymail.com

Published: 08:55 GMT, 24 June 2016 | Updated: 12:03 GMT, 24 June 2016

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As with many teenagers growing up in an image-conscious world, Chloe Grace Moretz endured her own set of insecurities when it came to accepting her body and looks.

And in a new interview with Elle.com, the 19-year-old actress has revealed that she was keen to go under the knife when she was just 16 to achieve what she then thought was the body of her dreams.

'When I was 16. I wanted a boob job,' she admitted. 'I wanted the fat pad under my chin to be removed. I wanted a butt reduction, or whatever.'

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Teen woes: Chloe Grace Moretz has admitted that she wanted to undergo plastic surgery when she was just 16

However, Chloe's mother Teri insisted that she was not allowed to have plastic surgery, of which Chloe added: 'I found a lot of power within my insecurities. They're what make me who I am now.'

The blonde beauty said that she now makes it a point to try and avoid editing her social media photos or wearing a ton of make-up in the snapshots she posts because she wants to others to know that you're not 'just "born" like this'.

'Yes, I have had hair extensions. Yes, the reason I have this body is because I work out seven times a week,' she explained. 'Yes, I eat really clean — even though I don't always want to, and I definitely cheat. But you're not just born with this.'

Procedures: The star, pictured in 2011 during a visit to London, revealed that a boob job and butt reduction were among the procedures she wanted to undergo

As a proud feminist, Chloe knows she doesn't 'need a man for anything', but the actress can't help but gush about how supportive her boyfriend Brooklyn Beckham is.

The Neighbors 2 revealed during the Coach and Friends Of The High Line Summer Party in New York City on Wednesday night that her 17-year-old beau is the perfect person to cheer her up whenever she is plagued with bouts of insecurity.

'My boyfriend is a huge support,' she told Elle.com. 'I mean, don't get me wrong, I don't need a man for anything, but when I'm feeling bad about myself, he's like, "Stop. Look at what you say in interviews. Look at what you stand for. Listen to your own words, because you're as beautiful as you say you are!'

Modern man: The 19-year-old said that whenever she is feeling bad about herself, Brooklyn will remind her of her inner and outer beauty

Chloe went on to say that Brooklyn believes 'women are more beautiful than they think' and he often tells her that he likes her more in sweatpants than when he does when she is all dolled up for a red carpet.

'It's nice to have a young man who's 17 years old be able to look at a woman that way,' she added. 'I think it means we're on the right track.'

After months of speculation, Chloe confirmed that she was dating David and Victoria Beckham's eldest son during an episode of Watch What Happens Live last month.

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Chloe and Brooklyn are now regular fixtures on each other's Instagram pages, and the two are so in sync that Chloe said they even use each other's cologne.

'He'll wear my female version; I'll wear his male version,' she explained.

The avid Hillary Clinton supporter attended the Democratic presidential nominee's fundraiser in Brooklyn earlier this month where she said they discussed female empowerment.

In sync: Chloe revealed that she and Brooklyn even wear each other's cologne. The two are pictured at the Neighbors 2 premiere last month

Happy couple: 'It's nice to have a young man who's 17 years old be able to look at a woman that way,' she said of her beau

Chloe insists that so many girls are afraid to be who they want to be because of the 'underlying deep rooted sexism' in America, noting that is the 'kind you can see coming out in the Trump campaign'.

And while feminism is extremely important to her, Chloe said her biggest issue as a young person is the educational system.

Although she has far more money in her bank account than most students, Chloe said that when she turned 18, she couldn't justify spending her hard-earned money on college — only to spend the next 15 years paying it back.

Past insecurities: Chloe, who is pictured in February, admitted that when she was 16 years old she wanted to get a boob job but her mother Teri forbid it

'It should be free. You shouldn't have to buy education,' she argued.

During her appearance at the Coach event last night, Chloe donned a short-sleeved patterned blouse tucked into a leather mini-skirt.

The If I Stay star accessorized the look with some sky-high heels, and taking inspiration from the punk feel of her skirt, the teen wore hair in a half up, half down 'do that was teased to look a bit like a mowhawk.

Female empowerment: Chloe is an avid Hillary Clinton supporter, and she attended the Democratic presidential nominee's fundraiser in Brooklyn earlier this month