Can we give Melanie Lynskey a break already? During a candid chat with Rolling Stone, the star of Yellowjackets opened up about the pressure she faced from the production team to shed pounds for her role as Shauna in the popular Showtime series. Thankfully, her fierce co-stars rallied together, penning a letter to the producers to put an end to this nonsense. Although the body-shaming on set seems to have subsided, the online world still thinks it’s their business to comment on Lynskey’s figure—all under the guise of caring about her health.
In a tweet, writer Sarah J. Collins expressed her disbelief at people who assume that not being thin means one is trying to lose weight. She remarked, “It’s astonishing how many folks seem baffled that I’m not skinny and not obsessed with counting calories or avoiding carbs. But honestly, why would I hate myself when I can be this fabulous?” Lynskey chimed in, echoing her frustrations with the so-called health advocates. “This has been my experience since Yellowjackets aired. The worst offenders are the ones saying, ‘I care about her health!’—you don’t see me busting my butt on my Peloton or jogging in the park with my kid. Being skinny doesn’t automatically mean you’re healthy!”
Fans and fellow actors joined the conversation, sharing their own experiences with health-based body-shaming. One person pointed out, “Even if you weren’t running in the park, it shouldn’t matter. You deserve to live comfortably in your own skin. Period.” Actress Lisa Gardner, known for her role on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, replied to Lynskey’s tweet with support: “Been there, sis. You owe no one anything but the incredible performances you’re delivering. Keep shining and know that you have fans who see you as a beautiful queen and an amazing actress. ❤️❤️❤️”
Writer Jenna Lee added, “Oh, the strangers who think they know my health better than my doctor are my absolute FAVORITE* *not really.” It’s truly baffling how some folks believe they can judge someone’s health based solely on their appearance. One person shared, “I’m thin, and I get compliments for it. But I’m not healthy. A woman once asked me, ‘How do you stay so thin?’ I replied, ‘Lung disease!’”
Lynskey responded to Jenna, “Is this ever going to change in our lifetime?” We really hope so. It’s high time we stop pretending to be health experts for strangers, disguised as concern.
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In summary, Melanie Lynskey’s candid remarks about body-shaming shed light on the issue of unsolicited opinions about health based on appearance. With support from fans and fellow actors, she emphasizes that one’s worth and health cannot be judged by outward appearances alone.
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