- Jonah Hill summoned the Daily Mail for posting shirtless photos from his recent surf trip.
- The actor said he had dealt with years of insecurity about the body, exacerbated by the media.
- At 37, Hill said he finally loves himself and encouraged others to do the same.
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Actor Jonah Hill called the Daily Mail for posting spontaneous photos of the shirtless actor after surfing, part of what he said was a media standard trying to embarrass him.
“I don’t think I ever took my shirt off in the pool before I was 30, even in front of family and friends. It probably would have happened before if my childhood insecurities were not exacerbated by years of public mockery about my body by the press and interviewers,” he wrote. he.
Hill posted the comments late on Friday on his Instagram page, saying that the “chase” and media attention no longer disturbed him.
“I am 37 years old and I finally love and accept myself,” he wrote.
The actor, who was famous for playing nerdy roles in “Superbad” and “Knocked Up”, had already attracted attention for significant weight loss in 2011 and again in 2017.
His recent comments resonated with fans who describe feeling equally uncomfortable and anxious about their body image, especially men.
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Hill specified that he was sharing his story so that he could help others with similar experiences.
“This is not a ‘good for me’ post. And it is definitely not a ‘I feel bad’ post. It is for children who don’t take their shirts off in the pool. Have fun. You are wonderful and amazing and perfect,” he wrote. he.
It is not uncommon for male celebrities to face unwanted attention and the scrutiny of their bodies. Important men like Jason Momoa and the late Chadwick Boseman are recent examples of high-profile body shame from the media, the public and even fans.