Oscar-nominated actor Jonah Hill wants the world to know that his body is not an appropriate talking point.
The 37-year-old star, best known for his comedic performances in movies including «The Wolf of Wall Street,» «21 Jump Street» and «Superbad,» took to his verified Instagram page on Wednesday to inform fans it «doesn’t feel good» to read comments about his body.
«I know you mean well but I kindly ask that you not comment on my body,» he wrote to his 3.1 million followers. «Good or bad I want to politely let you know it’s not helpful and doesn’t feel good. Much respect.»
Hill has previously written about being body-shamed and his latest post prompted an outpouring of support from fellow celebrities and fans, with many applauding him for trying to set boundaries.
Dr. Sanam Hafeez is a Neuropsychologist in New York City, she can comment on the following:
What is body shaming? What does it affect self-esteem and self-image? Does it affect celebs differently than “regular folk” What is and what is not appropriate to say about a person’s body? What lessons should we teach our children? How does social media promote body shaming?
