Mandy Moore Told to Lose Weight
August 11th, 2007
Actress Mandy Moore was humiliated when movie bosses told her she was too fat for her character.
The 23-year-old was thrilled to be cast alongside Robin Williams in new comedy Licence To Wed, but her jubilation soon turned to despair when she was ordered to slim down first.
Despite her reservations, she complied with their demands but hopes Hollywood will start accepting a wider range of body types soon.
She says: “I felt mortified. I am who I am, and if I accept it everybody else should too.
“When I started out in the industry I was 14 and a beanpole, but over the last few years I’ve grown. For the most part I feel pretty OK with how I look.
“I know I’m different from the typical Hollywood ideal of what is beautiful. But quite frankly I don’t think that’s attainable and I’m happy to represent something different. This is just exactly who I am.”
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August 12th, 2007 at 4:40 am
she’s right absolutely. i respect mandy’s opinion and i respect her so much for standin up for herself. enough already with all the skinny ladies in the industry. she’s the real woman, seriosly. im on your side, mandy!
August 13th, 2007 at 10:00 am
I agree with Mandy….Not everyone wants to look like Amy Winehouse….Shame on American society….why are u putting so much pressure on such unimportant issue….SAVE DARFUR