Kate Beckinsale. Photo and video: Instagram @katebeckinsale
Kate Beckinsale, the star of “Underworld“, recently faced criticism on social media about her physical appearance, being called “too thin” by some users after a video posted on Instagram where she appears preparing for her upcoming film “Stolen Girl”.
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The video showed the 50-year-old actress in retro looks and hairstyles from the 90s, the period the film aims to portray.
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After a period of hospitalization due to severe health complications, Beckinsale did not hesitate to respond to the negative comments. She revealed that the past year has been extremely challenging, as she took care of her stepfather until his death in January, in addition to dealing with her mother’s health issues and the loss of her nearly century-old cat. Beckinsale also mentioned suffering from Mallory-Weiss syndrome, a serious condition that involves tearing of the esophagus due to excessive vomiting, attributed to the extreme stress she faced.
The actress also suffers from a chronic mast cell disease, exacerbated by stress and sadness, which contributed to her recent weight loss. Beckinsale emphasized that opinions about her appearance and how she “should look”, regardless of her personal circumstances, are neither relevant nor helpful.
She harshly criticized comments suggesting that she should “eat something”, stressing that such remarks are inappropriate and perpetuate a culture of judging women’s physical appearance. Beckinsale reiterated the importance of refraining from intimidating comments and the need for greater empathy and respect in social interactions.
This episode serves as a reminder of the impact of words and the shared responsibility to support rather than judge, especially when one does not know the personal struggles of others. Beckinsale continues to recover and dedicate herself to her work, even in the face of significant personal adversity.
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