It’s not that surprising when you consider the fact that:
- female celebrities constantly have their appearance scrutinised by the media and public. The slightest weight gain or loss is often turned into a front page article in a gossip magazine. I recall reading how an editor of US Weekly said their best selling issues were the ones that had celebrity weight gain/weight loss stories on the cover. Even when a celeb hasn’t gained weight, the gossip mags often claim they have and post unflattering photos of them.
- on average, celebrities are a lot thinner than the general population. A celeb with a BMI of circa 23 (like Taylor), while perfectly “normal” (or even thin) according to the general population, is considered “big” by Hollywood standards. Hanging out all the time with other celebs and being worried that you’re the fattest one in the room would be confidence destroying
- Camera makes you look fatter than you are. Can’t be easy seeing yourself on screen looking 5-10kgs fatter than what you actually are. Would certainly do my head in!
- many celebrities are Type A personalities (how else would they have achieved the success they have without their unrelenting drive and determination) and we know there is often a correlation between perfectionists/high achievers and eating disorders
- and finally, sometimes, an eating disorder is used as a cover up for a drug addiction.
At the end of the day, I’m not particularly surprised by this revelation. Doesn’t make me dislike her any less than I already do