Jonah Hill, an Oscar nominee, wants the public to know that his physique is not a topic of conversation.
The 37-year-old actor, who is best known for his comic roles in films such as “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “21 Jump Street,” and “Superbad,” went to his verified Instagram profile on Wednesday to tell followers that reading comments about his physique “doesn’t feel good.” “I know you mean well, but I respectfully request that you refrain from making comments about my physique,” he said to his 3.1 million Twitter followers. “Whether it’s for the better or for the worse, I’d want to gently inform you that it’s not helpful and doesn’t feel nice. Much admiration.”
Hill has previously written about being body-shamed, and his most recent article drew a flood of sympathy from fellow celebs and fans, with many praising him for attempting to establish limits. Hill’s sister, actress Beanie Feldstein, shared clap emojis in response to her sibling’s tweet.
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SZA, a singer, responded: “You have my undying love. Thank you very much!!” Hill’s public pleading comes months after the Hollywood A-lister revealed in an Instagram post that he was finally discovering self-acceptance in his mid-30s, acknowledging his issues with body image. He uploaded a screenshot of a Daily Mail article with images of him changing out of his wetsuit after surfing in Malibu, California, in February. He wrote at the time, “I don’t think I ever took my shirt off in a pool until I was in my mid 30s, even in front of family and friends.” “It would have probably happened sooner if my early anxieties hadn’t been compounded by years of public mocking of my physique by the press and interviewers.”
