Ivy Snitzer, a former actress, acted as Gwyneth Paltrow's body double in the 2001 film "Shallow Hal."
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Jack Black's character falls in love with Paltrow's character who is shown as overweight without the hypnosis that makes him see inner beauty.
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Snitzer enjoyed filming the movie but struggled with personal issues afterward.
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She felt pressure to conform to societal standards of body image and underwent eating disorders, striving to become a "good fatty."
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Snitzer underwent gastric band surgery in 2003, which resulted in complications and a difficult recovery period.
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Over the years, the film "Shallow Hal" has faced criticism for its portrayal of body image, including from Gwyneth Paltrow herself.
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Snitzer has since found stability and self-acceptance, focusing on her personality rather than body concerns.
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