Alicia Silverstone, the iconic star of the 90s hit film Clueless, has bravely opened up about the relentless body-shaming she faced during the height of her fame. The actress, now 47, reflected on the toxic beauty standards of Hollywood and how they impacted her self-esteem.
In a candid interview, Silverstone revealed that after her breakout role as Cher Horowitz, she was subjected to cruel scrutiny over her appearance. "I was just a kid, and suddenly everyone had an opinion about my body," she shared. "It was incredibly damaging."
The actress, who became a cultural icon overnight, admitted that the pressure to conform to unrealistic expectations left lasting scars. "Hollywood in the 90s was brutal," she said. "There was no room for imperfection."
Silverstone also touched on how the industry has evolved—or failed to—since then. "We’ve made progress, but there’s still so much work to do," she noted, calling for greater body positivity in media.
Her revelations have sparked a wave of support from fans, many of whom grew up idolising her character. "Alicia was—and still is—gorgeous," one fan tweeted. "It’s heartbreaking to hear what she went through."
Today, Silverstone champions self-acceptance and advocates for healthier beauty standards, proving that her influence extends far beyond the silver screen.
