The Sad Truth About Christina Ricci's Eating Disorder

In 2012, Christina Ricci spoke candidly during an appearance onThe Talk (via HuffPost) about combating an eating disorder that ultimately stemmed from becoming very self-conscious while going through puberty in the spotlight and resulted in over a year and a half of therapy.

In 2012, Christina Ricci spoke candidly during an appearance on The Talk (via HuffPost) about combating an eating disorder that ultimately stemmed from becoming very self-conscious while going through puberty in the spotlight and resulted in over a year and a half of therapy.

"I think it's just really awkward to go through puberty, and go through growing up and becoming a woman, when everybody is always kind of looking at you," Ricci recalled about the pressure. "And especially — you're doing fittings for a movie, and people are judging how this looks on you and how that looks on you. And you just get very uncomfortable and you never want anyone to be able to criticize you."

"It took a while for me to be comfortable with who I was," Ricci confessed to Marie Claire U.K. that same year (via Radar Online). "To realize everyone might not get my sense of humor; everyone might not like me. You know what, I'm not going to change who I am. I've tried. It doesn't work," Ricci declared. She also told the mag, "I've never been very Hollywood."

Here's to hoping that Ricci has finally put the weight of others' opinions in her rearview mirror!

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please contact the National Eating Disorder Association's Helpline at 1-800-931-2237 or chat with one of their helpline volunteers on NEDA's website.

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