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‘Hunger Games’ Star Sam Claflin Says Shirtless Scenes Led to Body Dysmorphia: ‘There’s This Hollywood Assumption That Men With Six Packs Sell Movies’

Sam Claflin, known for his role in 'Hunger Games', has spoken out about the negative impacts of shirtless scenes on his mental health, specifically citing body dysmorphia. He criticized the Hollywood standard that equates physical appearance, particularly six-pack abs, with marketability in films.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1, Sam Claflin, 2014. ph: Murray Close/©

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1, Sam Claflin, 2014. ph: Murray Close/©

Credit: Lionsgate/courtesy Everett Collection

Key Highlights

  • Sam Claflin experienced body dysmorphia due to shirtless scenes in films.
  • He highlighted a Hollywood belief that men with six packs are more successful at the box office.
  • Claflin's comments shed light on the pressures actors face regarding physical appearance.
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Sources

  1. ‘Hunger Games’ Star Sam Claflin Says Shirtless Scenes Led to Body Dysmorphia: ‘There’s This Hollywood Assumption That Men With Six Packs Sell Movies’
  2. Chris Hemsworth Wondered if Revealing Alzheimer’s Genetic Predisposition Would Impact Acting Career: Will They ‘No Longer Believe in the Action Star’ or Marvel Hero?

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