Male celebrities get honest about body image

Jonah Hill has been outspoken in recent years about the struggles he's had with his body, and now he's put his dedication to body positivity in permanent ink! On August 1, the actor-turned-director shared a photo on Instagram of his new back tattoo that reads, "Body Love," which plays on the logo of water sports apparel company Body Glove. Hill previously opened up about his old insecurities on Instagram in February: "I don't think I ever took my shirt off in a pool until I was in my mid 30s even in front of family and friends. Probably would have happened sooner if my childhood insecurities weren't exacerbated by years of public mockery about my body by press and interviewers," he wrote. "I'm 37 and finally love and accept myself."

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Jonah Hill - Hill also guest-edited a magazine published by film company A24 which focused on self-love in an effort to help anyone else struggling with self-image. In it he wrote, “I became famous in my late teens and then spent most of my young adult life listening to people say that I was fat and gross and unattractive.”

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Chris Pratt - He's one of the world's biggest film stars, but even Pratt has struggled with body image.

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Chris Pratt - At a 2014 press conference, Pratt revealed: "I do know what it feels like to eat emotionally, and [...] to be sad and make yourself happy with food." He described it as a "vicious cycle."

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James Corden - James Corden conquered the United States with his hit late-night talk show. The comedian discussed his struggles with body image in a Rolling Stone interview in 2016.

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James Corden - "I could never understand when I watch romantic comedies," said Corden. "The notion that for some reason unattractive or heavy people don't fall in love [...] If they do, it's in some odd, kooky, roundabout way."

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Robert Pattinson - He's recognized as a real heartthrob, yet even Robert Pattinson has struggled with body dysmorphia, which warps how people see themselves.

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Robert Pattinson - "I don't have a six-pack and I hate going to the gym. I've been like that my whole life. I never want to take my shirt off," he told Sunday Style magazine in 2013.

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Ed Sheeran - Ed Sheeran is one of the most famous singers in the world, yet he too has dealt with body image issues.

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Ed Sheeran - "I was never really happy with my image and then I realised it was because I was eating fried food and drinking beer every day," he told Planet Radio. "You don't have to kill yourself by getting into shape. Just eat right and don't drink every day."

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Zac Efron - Efron's good looks and acting talent have scored him many successful film roles. But back in 2010, he told Top of the Pops magazine about his insecurities about being on screen.

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Zac Efron - "What do I think when I watch myself on screen? 'My head is huge!' I pick out every single flaw or thing I should have done better," the actor explained.

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Elton John - Elton John has been very open about his battle with bulimia, and was even comforted by friend Princess Diana, who also had an eating disorder.

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Elton John - "It was so nice to talk to someone—'Oh, you did that too?'" he told USA Today. "And she said it was so awkward to run to the toilet after the meal... It helps you feel not so bad about yourself, and it's a little bit of camaraderie."

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Ryan Reynolds - The hunky actor is not exempt from feeling insecure about his body image. Reynolds said that acting has played a big role in recovering from feeling down.

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"I feel like an overweight, pimply faced kid a lot of the time—and finding a way to access that insecurity, and put it toward something creative, is incredibly rewarding," he told Cosmopolitan UK. "I feel very lucky."

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Daniel Radcliffe - Despite a world famous face and filmography, Daniel Radcliffe has still felt insecure about his own body, especially after the release of his film 'Kill Your Darlings' in 2013.

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Daniel Radcliffe - "I remember thinking at the time, 'I'm in a pretty good shape at the moment,' and then I saw the movie and I was like, 'I am just skin and bones'," he told Wonderwall. "There is no muscle there at all."

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Wentworth Miller - The 'Prison Break' actor was reportedly the butt of a viral joke from The Lad Bible, which lampooned his appearance.

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Wentworth Miller - Taking to Facebook, the actor wrote: "In 2010, at the lowest point in my adult life, I was looking everywhere for relief/comfort/distraction. And I turned to food."

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Matt McGorry - Matt McGorry has made it big in shows like 'How to Get Away with Murder' and 'Orange Is the New Black.' He actually used to be a personal trainer, which has made him very conscious about his own body.

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Matt McGorry - "When we lock our boys away from these feelings, not only are they more likely to hurt themselves but they're also more likely to hurt others," he revealed on 'Today.'

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Reid Ewing - The actor found fame on the hit sitcom 'Modern Family.' But Ewing suffers from body dysmorphia, which has led him to get surgery to "look like Brad Pitt."

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Reid Ewing - Writing for the HuffPost, he expressed how he regrets getting surgery. "Before seeking to change your face, you should question whether it is your mind that needs fixing."

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Ashley Hamilton - The 'Iron Man 3' actor discussed his battles with bulimia and anorexia with People magazine.

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Ashley Hamilton - "I've been free from bulimia for years but I still struggle with food, restricting or overeating," he explained. "Nobody wants to talk about [food addiction]. It's really shameful as a man to have that."

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Antony Costa - Antony Costa is an actor and a member of the English boy band Blue. He recently appeared on the TV show 'Lorraine' to discuss the "fat-shaming" he had experienced.

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Antony Costa - "As a bloke in the business, it's hard because you've got to [...] be seen to have the six pack," Costa said. "But I'd rather be me and have a good personality than have a six pack".

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Alex Sharp is a Broadway star, and also appeared in the film 'To the Bone,' a drama in which he plays a man with an eating disorder.

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"It happens a lot and I think sometimes - because it is under-discussed and a taboo subject generally—when it is discussed it tends to be more about the female experience, because it is more prevalent," Sharp told Broadway World.

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Chris Pratt - He's one of the world's biggest film stars, but even Pratt has struggled with body image.

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James Corden - James Corden conquered the United States with his hit late-night talk show. The comedian discussed his struggles with body image in a Rolling Stone interview in 2016.

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Robert Pattinson - He's recognized as a real heartthrob, yet even Robert Pattinson has struggled with body dysmorphia, which warps how people see themselves.

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Robert Pattinson - "I don't have a six-pack and I hate going to the gym. I've been like that my whole life. I never want to take my shirt off," he told Sunday Style magazine in 2013.

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Ed Sheeran - Ed Sheeran is one of the most famous singers in the world, yet he too has dealt with body image issues.

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Zac Efron - Efron's good looks and acting talent have scored him many successful film roles. But back in 2010, he told Top of the Pops magazine about his insecurities about being on screen.

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Zac Efron - "What do I think when I watch myself on screen? 'My head is huge!' I pick out every single flaw or thing I should have done better," the actor explained.

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Elton John - Elton John has been very open about his battle with bulimia, and was even comforted by friend Princess Diana, who also had an eating disorder.

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Ryan Reynolds - The hunky actor is not exempt from feeling insecure about his body image. Reynolds said that acting has played a big role in recovering from feeling down.

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Daniel Radcliffe - Despite a world famous face and filmography, Daniel Radcliffe has still felt insecure about his own body, especially after the release of his film 'Kill Your Darlings' in 2013.

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Wentworth Miller - The 'Prison Break' actor was reportedly the butt of a viral joke from The Lad Bible, which lampooned his appearance.

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Wentworth Miller - Taking to Facebook, the actor wrote: "In 2010, at the lowest point in my adult life, I was looking everywhere for relief/comfort/distraction. And I turned to food."

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Matt McGorry - "When we lock our boys away from these feelings, not only are they more likely to hurt themselves but they're also more likely to hurt others," he revealed on 'Today.'

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Reid Ewing - The actor found fame on the hit sitcom 'Modern Family.' But Ewing suffers from body dysmorphia, which has led him to get surgery to "look like Brad Pitt."

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Reid Ewing - Writing for the HuffPost, he expressed how he regrets getting surgery. "Before seeking to change your face, you should question whether it is your mind that needs fixing."

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Ashley Hamilton - The 'Iron Man 3' actor discussed his battles with bulimia and anorexia with People magazine.

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Antony Costa - Antony Costa is an actor and a member of the English boy band Blue. He recently appeared on the TV show 'Lorraine' to discuss the "fat-shaming" he had experienced.

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Antony Costa - "As a bloke in the business, it's hard because you've got to [...] be seen to have the six pack," Costa said. "But I'd rather be me and have a good personality than have a six pack".

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Alex Sharp -

Alex Sharp is a Broadway star, and also appeared in the film 'To the Bone,' a drama in which he plays a man with an eating disorder.

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Male celebrities get honest about body image

Robert Pattinson opens up about his history of fad diets and detoxes

20/01/23 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Body positivity

Being an A-lister means all eyes are on you, which often leads to intense scrutiny and can make even a rich and famous person feel insecure. It's a topic that has arguably been mostly discussed by women, but, luckily, plenty of male celebrities have also opened up about their private battles with body image. From Hollywood hunks to all-star singers, many men have dealt with insecurities about their bodies.

Robert Pattinson has previously shared his struggles with body dysmorphia and the pressures of fame. He described male body standards as "insidious" in a recent interview with the Evening Standard. Pattinson revealed that he has tried countless fad diets and detoxes to get in shape. On one occasion, he ate nothing but boiled potatoes with Himalayan pink salt for two weeks to detox. "Apparently it’s a cleanse… you definitely lose weight.” No surprise there!

"It’s very, very easy to fall into that pattern as well, even if you’re just watching your calorie intake, it’s extraordinarily addictive — and you don’t quite realize how insidious it is until it’s too late," Patterson explained. For the young actor, his 2023 goal is to try consistency rather than following yo-yo diets and fads.

In this gallery, we recap the stories of male celebs who have been honest about their body image and physicality. Read on!