Frustratingly, the use of fat suits in Hollywood has been around for ages. Chances are, you’ve probably seen a movie or TV show where fat suits are worn. You might not have twigged the presence of the ...

This is seen in countless examples — shows like Friends, Insatiable, Pretty Little Liars, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and New Girl — where fat characters, all played by thin actors wearing fat suits ...

Tulsa King is a very different show to 1923, but it still comes with the Sheridan flair and the success that seems to bring to everything he touches.Starring Stallone in his first leading TV role ...

I have a question. Why was a thin woman cast in this role in the first place? Fat suits are offensive and outdated – they need consigning to the dustbin of film and TV history.

I assume you don’t watch the show, or you would know that was not a fat suit. It’s OK not be a fan of movie, but you want to leave people’s looks out. Just comment on the acting.

Why are Hollywood fat suits back in fashion? Brendan Fraser has been Oscar-nominated for playing an over-eating teacher in ‘The Whale’, described as ‘one of the most fatphobic films of all ...

Ian McKellen says fat suit saved him ... took his place in the final three shows left of a 12-week ... Sign up for Entertainment Weekly 's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news ...

Best TV Shows of 2025; ... And this year, the bit exploded, as heavy-hitting actors donned fat suits to take on heavy-bodied roles. All along, real plus-sized people remain invisible.