20 male stars reveal eating disorders for movie roles

With the rise of the body positivity movement in recent years, it has become increasingly common for people to highlight the ways in which the film and television industries help promote eating disorders. Many actors have spoken out about it, and others have even refused to change their weight for a role. However, because conversations around eating disorders typically focus only on women, this means that eating disorders among male actors in Hollywood are often ignored or normalized. Male actors routinely follow drastic, unhealthy diets and excessive workout routines just for a role, which rarely raises red flags. So, to highlight how dangerous and unhealthy Hollywood can be, here are some examples of male actors who have spoken out about the pressure to go to extreme and harmful lengths to change their bodies for movies:

Warning: This article discusses disordered eating habits.