Rupert Everett Discusses Health Issues from Body-Image Pressures in Hollywood

Rupert Everett has spoken about the negative impact of Hollywood's body-image pressures on his health. In an interview with The Guardian, the 67-year-old actor stated that years of intense weightlifting in the 1980s and 1990s have resulted in serious physical consequences, leading him to feel almost crippled. He admitted to neglecting important aspects of training, such as stretching, which could have prevented injuries. Everett also revealed that he wore custom-made bodysuits to enhance his appearance on film sets, keeping this a secret from directors. He expressed that these enhancements were a response to the expectations of the entertainment industry at the time.