Rupert Everett confesses 'I ruined myself' trying to build muscle for leading man roles
Rupert Everett has opened up about the physical toll of trying to achieve the ideal leading-man physique in Hollywood. He revealed that years of intense weightlifting have left him with serious health issues, stating, 'I ruined myself.' Additionally, he admitted to wearing custom-made bodysuits to enhance his appearance on set.
- ▪Rupert Everett confessed that his pursuit of a perfect physique has resulted in lasting health problems.
- ▪He neglected important aspects of training, such as stretching, which contributed to his injuries.
- ▪Everett also revealed that he wore custom-made bodysuits to appear more muscular during filming.
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Entertainment Rupert Everett confesses 'I ruined myself' trying to build muscle for leading man roles The 'My Best Friend's Wedding' star also secretly wore custom-made bodysuits on set By Stephanie Giang-Paunon Fox News Published June 3, 2026 4:58pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines June 1 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rupert Everett is revealing the dark side of Hollywood's body-image pressures.
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