Sam Claflin recently shared that he struggled with filming nude scenes due to body dysmorphia, and discussed his past struggles with disordered eating in a frank conversation.
Actor Jeremy Allen White, age 39, recently shared his past insecurities about his body. He remembered being extremely nervous when he found out he’d have to appear shirtless in one of his first films.
Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe what Sam told Fearne Cotton on her podcast! He was talking about some of his early roles, and he said there was this one movie… his very first one, practically! Apparently, they sprung a topless scene on him! He said it wasn’t even in the original script! Can you imagine?! He found out just a week before they wanted him to take his shirt off! It’s just… shocking, honestly. He seemed so thrown by it, and I’m just so glad he’s talking about this now.
I suddenly realized I was out of shape and worried about what to do. It felt like a major turning point in my life.
The actor known for ‘Love, Rosie’ believes his body dysmorphia might have started because he went through puberty later than most, and during his teenage years, he didn’t feel attractive or physically strong.
Sam explained that he still feels uncomfortable now whenever he sees his face on screen.
The actor admitted to feeling very insecure, explaining that after a recent film screening, everyone immediately asked what they thought of it. They responded honestly, saying they disliked the movie, and revealed this stems from a dislike of their own appearance – they feel they have a form of body dysmorphia.
Sam shared that his difficulties have been made worse by the nature of his job and the ability of people to comment on his looks online.
He shared that body dysmorphia had a significant impact on him, adding that he believes many men experience similar struggles, and his case became particularly severe.
During the podcast, he also discussed his struggles with eating, explaining that he tends to overthink things, which leads him to skip meals – he often doesn’t even eat breakfast.
I usually have juice with breakfast, and I really push myself at the gym if I didn’t eat well the night before. I’m also trying to cut back on alcohol.
It’s a daily challenge for me. I’m very affected by other people’s opinions, and whether they perceive me as attractive or kind.
Johnny Depp, known for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean, shared last year that he struggled with body dysmorphia, stemming from feeling pressured to achieve the ideal Hollywood body.
Sam shared with The Telegraph that he didn’t see himself as a potential leading man growing up, because he was very short until he turned 18.
I always expected to play supporting roles, so when I got cast in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,’ I was completely surprised and wondered how I ended up there.
Hollywood often assumes movies are more successful if the male actors have very muscular physiques. Because of this, I felt pressured to achieve that kind of body.
‘As a result, I developed a form of body dysmorphia.
It wasn’t a full-blown eating disorder, and I take full responsibility, but my profession certainly played a big role in what happened.
Actor Sam is reportedly single after ending his relationship with model and influencer Cassie Amato earlier this year.
As a lifestyle expert, I’m hearing that after the breakup, a source close to the situation shared that this was his first significant relationship following his split from Laura Haddock. They really enjoyed their time together, and it sounds like it was a fun connection for both of them.
‘Things ran their course – the distance between them and different schedules got too much.
Sam and his friend are still close, but he’s moving on and has joined a dating site, hoping to meet someone new.
The Daily Mail contacted representatives for Sam Claflin and Cassie for comment at the time.
People first noticed them together in September 2022, but they didn’t appear as a couple on the red carpet until January of this year.
Sam was previously married to actress Laura Haddock from 2013 to 2019. They share two children.
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2026-02-04 13:04