While Reneé Rapp loved performing on the Broadway stage, her behind-the-scenes experience was not a positive one. In her interview with The Guardian, she opened up about being body-shamed by members of the production, saying they “would say some vile f***ing things to me about my body.” This also happened while Rapp was dealing with an eating disorder, and her parents were so concerned they flew to New York to convince her to leave the production, which she did. “Eating disorders don’t just go away and like, you’re healed, like: ‘Sorry, I can eat again, ha ha!’” she said. “It’s a lifelong thing.”
The character of Regina George is also body-shamed in both the musical adaptation and the original movie after her character is tricked into gaining weight. Rapp had hoped that her portrayal of Regina would be a step toward more body positivity in the industry. “I think it’s really important that I’m not a Regina who’s 115 pounds,” Rapp told Teen Vogue. “Every single body type, every single gender, race, everyone needs to be more represented in the arts, and we’re inching closer to that.”
If you need help with an eating disorder, or know someone who does, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
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