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 ...

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 Fat suits are offensive and outdated – they need consigning to the dustbin of film and TV history.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.

His plethora of TV credits includes The X-Files, True Blood, Scorpion, Mayans M.C., Reacher and Peacemaker. The final two episodes of 1923 ’s second season will be released on Paramount+ on ...

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.