"A lot of the roles I played earlier on in my career - I had a topless scene in one of my first movies, but it wasn't in the script and I got told a week before they were going to have my top off,"
"I was like, 'S***, I haven't been working out, what am I going to do? This is my first introduction to the world.'"
"I just went to a screening of a film I was in and everyone immediately afterwards... 'How was it?' And... 'I hated it.'"
"It's my face I don't like. I have like a form of body dysmorphia."
Sam Claflin experiences persistent body dysmorphia and insecurity about his appearance, especially his face and physique. Early career unexpected topless scenes increased anxiety about not looking strong or conventionally attractive. Claflin reports skipping meals and not having breakfast, reflecting disordered eating behaviors. Social media and industry expectations, including pressure to display a six-pack, intensified his worries. Public events such as film screenings trigger harsh self-criticism and negative reactions to his own work. These pressures create an ongoing, daily struggle that significantly affects his mental health and relationship with his body.
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