Is getting shredded for a movie role worth literally STARVING yourself? Because apparently Taron Egerton thinks so, and honey, we need to talk about it.
The Rocketman heartthrob just spilled some seriously uncomfortable tea about his transformation for the film Apex, and let’s just say it’s giving disordered eating realness. In a recent interview, the British actor got real about the lengths he went to in order to achieve that coveted Instagram-ready physique, admitting he basically lived on air and good intentions to get those abs camera-ready.
“It’s worth being wary of that,” Taron said, which is basically celebrity-speak for “I did something kinda messed up to my body.” The actor revealed that maintaining his shredded look meant he was literally punishing himself every single day for not looking perfect enough. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. That’s not dedication, babe—that’s toxic.
What’s really giving us pause is how casually he’s discussing what sounds like a pretty serious struggle with body image and potentially harmful eating practices. The glossy magazine covers and red carpet appearances might make it look glamorous, but behind closed doors, Taron was apparently going through it. And honestly? It’s the reality check Hollywood desperately needs.
Taron’s not the first actor to go to extreme lengths for a role—we’ve seen this narrative play out a thousand times. But each time someone admits to essentially starving themselves for a paycheck, it’s a reminder that this industry has a serious problem with normalizing unhealthy behavior. The message being sent to millions of young people watching? “If you want to be successful, you need to destroy your relationship with food.” Yikes on bikes.
Fans are absolutely torn on this revelation. Some are praising his “dedication to the craft,” while others are rightfully concerned about his wellbeing and calling out the toxic expectations of the entertainment industry. One Twitter user wrote, “This is not the flex he thinks it is,” and honestly? We’re inclined to agree.
The real question we should be asking is: when are studios going to stop demanding actors essentially harm themselves for entertainment? Because watching someone confess to starving themselves shouldn’t be treated as a charming behind-the-scenes anecdote. It should be a wake-up call.
What do you think? A) Actors should do whatever it takes for their roles, even if unhealthy B) The industry needs to stop glorifying extreme body transformations