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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Helen Hunt opens up about rejecting Hollywood's beauty standards after years of 'misery and shame'
After years in the spotlight, Helen Hunt has learned to let go of the beauty standards that often flood Hollywood. During an interview with The Flow Space, the 61-year-old actress opened up about the "misery and shame" she often felt about her physical appearance early in her career and explained how she chose to move beyond expectations. "It felt impossible not to internalize the way you're supposed to look," Hunt said. "And [there was] a certain amount of misery and shame around not looking exactly that way." Helen Hunt, 57, Stuns In Black Bikini While Enjoying Beach Day In Malibu Hunt added, "I realized, 'This could quietly ruin your whole life.' I made a decision: I'm not playing. Not gonna [let it] take up a lot of space in my mind." Hunt said her approach has been influenced by "The Only Diet There Is," a book written by the spiritual leader Sondra Ray. Read On The Fox News App "What I took from it is, eat what you want and love every bite, period," she said. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Hunt isn't the only '90s heartthrob who has openly spoken about the struggles she faced as a young star. Earlier this year, Christina Applegate got candid about how the pressures of being portrayed as beautiful and sexy on "Married… with Children" led to an eating disorder. "Playing that character kind of did things to me in my psyche that were no bueno – like anorexia," the 53-year-old explained on her "MeSsy" podcast while speaking to guest and former "Married… with Children" co-star Katey Sagal. "Yeah, a pretty bad eating disorder started when I was doing that show that lasted for a really long time," she said. Applegate said she never told anyone about the disorder at the time and was "very, very private about it." Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter "I would hide in bathrooms to eat, because I had so much shame around eating that I would hide on the airplanes, like when we went to London," she said. "I remember hiding in there to eat like one shrimp, 'cause I was so afraid if anyone saw me eat that they'd think I was going to try to get fat or something. I don't know. I was in such a dark space." Sagal, who played Applegate's on-screen mother on the show, which ran from 1987 until 1997, told her that she "didn't know all that." Applegate answered, "Yeah, I kept everything close to the chest. There's a lot of stuff that happened in the wings of my life that you guys didn't know about." Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this post. Original article source: Helen Hunt opens up about rejecting Hollywood's beauty standards after years of 'misery and shame'
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'90s Actress, 53, Makes Bold Statement About 'Natural Aging'
'90s Actress, 53, Makes Bold Statement About 'Natural Aging' originally appeared on Parade. Actress Christina Applegate got real with fans about aging as she called out social media. The Married... with Children alum has no filter or patience for the fakeness happening on many platforms. Taking to X, Applegate appeared gorgeous as ever as she posed standing by a glass door. Rocking a jean shirt, jeans, and boots, she pulled her long blonde locks back in a tight bun. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Staring up and off to the side, Applegate made the pose look effortless. However, getting in that position was anything but easy for her, and it had the 53-year-old putting social media on blast. 'Social media is such a farce. Like I can wear those effing shoes these days. My friend had to carry me to the door to take the picture haha. So don't believe everything you see or read. And yes, denim on denim cuz why the f-- k not! And no. Body not by ozempic!!! Hahaha old face by natural aging. Ugh,' she wrote. Social media is such a farce. Like I can wear those effing shoes these days. My friend had to carry me to the door to take the picture haha. So don't believe everything you see or read. And yes, denim on denim cuz why the fuck not! And no. Body not by ozempic!!! Hahaha old face… — christina applegate (@1capplegate) June 8, 2025 The star has been living with multiple sclerosis since 2021, offering brutally honest thoughts about living with the debilitating disease, especially on her podcast with MeSsy, with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who also has MS. The comments section of the Dead to Me star's X was filled with fans gushing over her. 'Your face shows strength, determination - and beautiuful luminosity,' wrote a fan, as another expressed, 'You're beautiful inside and out.' One fan shared, 'Keep fighting! You're an inspiration!' while a different fan stated, 'You are what courage looks like.' More comments included, 'You look great, Christina, carried to the door or not,' 'U look fantastic, buttttt, you ALWAYS have,' and 'Keep on kickin' a--.' The one thing fans can count on from Applegate is that she will always keep it real with them. '90s Actress, 53, Makes Bold Statement About 'Natural Aging' first appeared on Parade on Jun 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Helen Hunt felt years of ‘misery and shame' over Hollywood beauty standards
After years in the spotlight, Helen Hunt has learned to let go of the beauty standards that often flood Hollywood. During an interview with The Flow Space, the 61-year-old actress opened up about the 'misery and shame' she often felt about her physical appearance early in her career and explained how she chose to move beyond expectations. 'It felt impossible not to internalise the way you're supposed to look,' Hunt said. 'And [there was] a certain amount of misery and shame around not looking exactly that way.' Hunt added, 'I realised, 'This could quietly ruin your whole life.' I made a decision: I'm not playing. Not gonna [let it] take up a lot of space in my mind.' Hunt said her approach has been influenced by The Only Diet There Is, a book written by the spiritual leader Sondra Ray. 'What I took from it is, eat what you want and love every bite, period,' she said. Hunt isn't the only '90s star who has openly spoken about the struggles she faced as a young star. Earlier this year, Christina Applegate got candid about how the pressures of being portrayed as beautiful and sexy on Married … with Children led to an eating disorder. 'Playing that character kind of did things to me in my psyche that were no bueno – like anorexia,' the 53-year-old explained on her MeSsy podcast while speaking to guest and former Married … with Children co-star Katey Sagal. 'Yeah, a pretty bad eating disorder started when I was doing that show that lasted for a really long time,' she said. Applegate said she never told anyone about the disorder at the time and was 'very, very private about it.' 'I would hide in bathrooms to eat, because I had so much shame around eating that I would hide on the aeroplanes, like when we went to London,' she said. 'I remember hiding in there to eat like one shrimp, 'cause I was so afraid if anyone saw me eat that they'd think I was going to try to get fat or something. I don't know. I was in such a dark space.' Sagal, who played Applegate's on-screen mother on the show, which ran from 1987 until 1997, told her that she 'didn't know all that.' Applegate answered, 'Yeah, I kept everything close to the chest. There's a lot of stuff that happened in the wings of my life that you guys didn't know about.'
Fox News
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Helen Hunt opens up about rejecting Hollywood's beauty standards after years of 'misery and shame'
After years in the spotlight, Helen Hunt has learned to let go of the beauty standards that often flood Hollywood. During an interview with The Flow Space, the 61-year-old actress opened up about the "misery and shame" she often felt about her physical appearance early in her career and explained how she chose to move beyond expectations. "It felt impossible not to internalize the way you're supposed to look," Hunt said. "And [there was] a certain amount of misery and shame around not looking exactly that way." Hunt added, "I realized, 'This could quietly ruin your whole life.' I made a decision: I'm not playing. Not gonna [let it] take up a lot of space in my mind." Hunt said her approach has been influenced by "The Only Diet There Is," a book written by the spiritual leader Sondra Ray. "What I took from it is, eat what you want and love every bite, period," she said. Hunt isn't the only '90s heartthrob who has openly spoken about the struggles she faced as a young star. Earlier this year, Christina Applegate got candid about how the pressures of being portrayed as beautiful and sexy on "Married… with Children" led to an eating disorder. "Playing that character kind of did things to me in my psyche that were no bueno – like anorexia," the 53-year-old explained on her "MeSsy" podcast while speaking to guest and former "Married… with Children" co-star Katey Sagal. "Yeah, a pretty bad eating disorder started when I was doing that show that lasted for a really long time," she said. Applegate said she never told anyone about the disorder at the time and was "very, very private about it." "I would hide in bathrooms to eat, because I had so much shame around eating that I would hide on the airplanes, like when we went to London," she said. "I remember hiding in there to eat like one shrimp, 'cause I was so afraid if anyone saw me eat that they'd think I was going to try to get fat or something. I don't know. I was in such a dark space." Sagal, who played Applegate's on-screen mother on the show, which ran from 1987 until 1997, told her that she "didn't know all that." Applegate answered, "Yeah, I kept everything close to the chest. There's a lot of stuff that happened in the wings of my life that you guys didn't know about." Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this post.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '90s 'Cult Movie' Actor, 55, Is Nearly Unrecognizable in Podcast Appearance
One of the most iconic "cult movies" from the 1990s is, no doubt, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. The flick premiered in 1991, and it's still a fan-favorite today for anyone who grew up during that time. No one can possibly forget Christina Applegate stealing the show as Sue Ellen Crandell, a 17-year-old who steps up to run the household and take care of her siblings after the elder babysitter their mom left them with suddenly passes away. Another key member of the cast was Keith Coogan, who played Sue Ellen's younger, lazy sibling, Kenny. Most people probably remember his famous line from the film, "The dishes are done, man!" after he took care of cleanup duty by shooting plates with a BB gun. Coogan recently appeared on the Media Path podcast to talk about his unforgettable role. He's now 55 years old, and you'll do a double take before realizing this is actually him! Whoa! He looks totally different, which is expected, but still. It's tough to get 1990s Kenny out of our heads. It's so interesting that he was initially up for the part of Sue Ellen's "Clown Dog" boyfriend but opted out of vying for the role since he'd just played a lovestruck teen in another iconic flick, Adventures in Babysitting, with Elisabeth Shue. Fans who still love the movie today couldn't help but weigh in on Coogan's podcast appearance. One person said, "I watched it today!!!!! OBSESSED ♥️"Another added, "I'm right on top of that, Rose!," citing one of Applegate's most famous lines. Someone else noted, "I saw this in the movies when I was in high school. I didn't like it at the time. I thought it was going to about partying all summer, not about getting a job and being responsible." HA! While the film was remade in 2024, it just can't quite compare to the original. It'll go down in history as a total '90s cult classic that never gets old. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
