Reflections on  'Shallow Hal 

Actress' Role

Ivy Snitzer, a former actress,  acted as Gwyneth Paltrow's body double in the 2001 film "Shallow  Hal."

1.

Movie Concept

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.

2.

Post-Filming Struggles

Snitzer enjoyed filming the movie  but struggled with personal issues afterward.

3.

Body Pressure

She felt pressure to conform to societal standards of body image  and underwent eating disorders, striving to become a "good fatty."

4.

Surgery Complications

Snitzer underwent gastric band surgery in 2003, which resulted in complications and a difficult  recovery period.

5.

Film Criticism

Over the years, the film "Shallow Hal" has faced criticism for its portrayal of body image, including from Gwyneth Paltrow herself.

6.

Self-Acceptance

Snitzer has since found stability and self-acceptance, focusing on her personality rather than body concerns.

7.

Entertainment

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