Rupert Everett Faces Hardships from Hollywood’s Body Expectations

Rupert Everett reveals the harsh realities of Hollywood’s body-image pressures. The acclaimed actor discussed his struggles with maintaining a leading-man physique, which led to significant physical difficulties later in life.

“I ruined myself. Now I’m almost crippled as a result,” Everett, age 67, confessed to The Guardian.

Years of rigorous weightlifting during the 1980s and 1990s have resulted in lasting health challenges for Everett, known for his role in “My Best Friend’s Wedding.” He admitted neglecting important training practices that might have shielded him from harm.

“So boring. I didn’t do any of that. So now my demise will be musculoskeletal, I think,” Everett acknowledged.

Before delving into weightlifting, Everett employed alternative methods to enhance his physical appearance. The actor revealed he secretly wore custom-crafted bodysuits designed to make him appear more muscular on movie sets.

“I met these two queens in Tufnell Park [north London] who made bodysuits, and they made me a false bottom, false calves, false shoulders, false everything,” Everett explained.

Despite the demands of the entertainment culture, Everett kept the use of bodysuits discreet, ensuring directors remained unaware of his methods.

“No! I’d go into the fittings for the costumes with all my things on,” Everett stated.

Throughout his career spanning decades in film, television, and theater, Everett has earned recognition for roles in notable projects such as “An Ideal Husband” and “The Madness of King George.”

Fox News Digital has contacted Everett for further comments.

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