Former Blockbusters That Didn't Age Well

Shallow Hal  - 2001

Yes, that is Gwenyth Paltrow in a fat suit. Although she isn't the best role model nowadays, she does say that she regrets doing this film and wasn't even comfortable doing it in the first place. As a young actor, it's hard to say no to things when the people you trust are telling you to do it. Either way, Shallow Hal wasn't received well by 2001 audiences due to the plot, not the body shaming. 

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