“Maybe I don’t want to be an actor”: Aspiring Hollywood Actor Quit Chasing Fame After Working in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Movie, Suffered Upsetting Medical Condition
Celebrities in Hollywood go through numerous changes and experiences while making films. It differs according to the storyline and how the actor has to portray a role to perfectly fit in the movie’s story. Yet, sometimes unexpected circumstances and experiences can lead an actor to a drastic shift from the industry. In this article, we will unveil such an experience of an actress in Gwyneth Paltrow’s movie.
The aspiring actress was a 20-year-old acting student who received this first chance in such a significant feature picture. unexpectedly found herself on the set of a film starring the well-known Gwyneth Paltrow. However, the appeal of celebrity diminished in the face of a depressing physical condition, which led to a life-altering choice.
Shallow Hal Actor’s Unexpected Transformation
Ivy Snitzer made her acting debut as Gwyneth Paltrow‘s body double in the film Shallow Hal, which was a pivotal moment for her career. Sadly, what began as a pleasant event rapidly evolved into a terrifying one. Snitzer went up to The Guardian more than 20 years after the film’s release and described how being a part of it nearly cost her life. She experienced serious health problems that she never imagined.
“I got really scared,”
“I was like: maybe I’m done with the concept of fame, maybe I don’t want to be an actor. Maybe I’ll do something else.”
Just two years after the premiere of Shallow Hal, the actress battled an eating disorder that led to serious health issues. Her health worsened to the point that overnight IV fluid administration was required to prevent a life-threatening emergency. She didn’t really comprehend the seriousness of the issue at the time, despite how bad it was. She is currently running an insurance company in the US as a result, she has decided not to see Shallow Hal again, just as she has decided not to show the movie’s material to her 13-year-old daughter.
Shallow Hal‘s Character was Gwyneth Paltrow’s Least Favourite Role
Gwyneth Paltrow once openly disclosed her least favorite part. The Oscar-winning actress and her close friend and personal assistant, Kevin Keating, who also appears in her Netflix series The Goop Lab, participated in a game called “The BFF Test with Gwyneth Paltrow” in a video that was shared on Netflix’s official X ( earlierTwitter) account.
Paltrow tried to Gauge Keating’s familiarity with her during the game by asking questions about herself. Keating suggested Shallow Hal, a reference to Paltrow’s 2001 movie when the subject of her least favorite performance came up. Paltrow confirmed his assumption with a nod. She jokingly said that the movie was made before his time and mockingly referred to it as a “disaster.” Despite the film’s mixed reception, Paltrow’s and Ivy Snitzer’s performance was frequently commended for bringing emotional realism to the part.
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Source: The Guardian
