Timothée Chalamet’s journey to becoming a Hollywood icon is a testament to resilience. While the French-American actor has established his place in the film industry, his early career had some bumpy roads.
In an interview with Rolling Stone U.K., Chalamet opened up about his aspirations for landing roles in action movies. He auditioned for action franchises like Maze Runner and Divergent but was met with rejection. He always received the same feedback: “On, you don’t have the right body,”. Chalamet even shared that he had an agent threaten to stop submitting him to bigger projects due to his body type.
He expressed “I was trying to put on weight. I couldn’t! I basically couldn’t. My metabolism or whatever the fuck couldn’t do it.”
Despite these setbacks, Chalamet became a movie star with roles in indie films like Call Me By Your Name, Lady Bird, Beautiful Boy, and Little Women. These films paved the way for his rise to fame. His career took a significant turn when he joined the Dune franchise. His performance contributed to the success of the film and solidified his status as a leading actor in Hollywood. Fans can also witness his portrayal of the musician Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, which is in theatres now!
Chalamet’s experience serves as a reminder that all bodies are beautiful and worthy, and body shaming is never acceptable. In an industry often fixated on physical appearances, Chalamet’s story highlights the importance of embracing diverse body types and celebrating talent in all its forms.
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