Eiza Gonzalez displayed her chiseled muscles during a gym session on Tuesday, preparing for her upcoming role as a competitive bodybuilder in the film Iron Jane. The 36-year-old actress showcased her remarkably toned figure in a white sports bra and brown leggings, striking a pose for an Instagram photo. Turning away from the camera, she flexed her arm and back muscles, demonstrating her serious commitment to the part.
She captioned the post: 'IRON JANE. Welcome to the world of bodybuilding. So proud to tell Jane's story and this journey is one very special to me.'
Just hours later, Eiza risked a wardrobe mishap in a daringly plunging navy blazer as she arrived for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Hollywood. The Mexican star looked stunning, going braless under the halterneck sleeveless top, which she paired with matching trousers. She elevated her silhouette with stilettos and accessorised with stylish sunglasses. Styling her brunette hair in a waved updo, she flashed a big smile and waved to waiting fans before entering the studio.
This comes after Eiza candidly discussed her past struggles with an eating disorder and how she is now 'choosing myself.' She shared photos from her teenage years during her eating disorder, alongside present-day images, in honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. She wrote about the 'complicated' relationship with her body, which began after her father's death when she was 12. 'I coped with depression by eating compulsively - trying to soothe pain I hadn't processed,' she explained. 'By 13, I had gained 30 pounds almost overnight, navigating grief, puberty, and confusion all at once.'
At 15, she was cast in the series Lola, Erase una vez and was quickly 'thrust into the public eye.' 'Every image was dissected, every detail criticized, and everyone seemed to have an opinion about my body, who I was, and who I should be.' This led to 'deep self-dysmorphia and sent me down a painful path.' She recalled 'constantly weighing myself, measuring my worth in pounds, asking if losing more would make people like me, or make me like myself.' However, the approval she sought 'never came,' and she 'felt emptier than ever.'
Despite these struggles, she learned an important lesson: 'The one thing I learned from all this is how powerful the mind can be and how much we can change when we set our will to it.' Now, as a grown woman, she chooses herself. 'It hasn't been an easy journey, and it's still ongoing. Over time, as my body has carried the weight of my experiences and spoken back to me, my priorities have shifted. Its power now serves a different purpose.' She now gives her body 'love,' 'respect,' and 'kindness.'
She expressed, 'I'm proud of where I am and of the hard work it's taken to break old patterns. I hope anyone reading this knows that choosing yourself and honoring your body for the right reasons is far more meaningful than trying to be liked by others, even ourselves sometimes.' She concluded, 'I don't like to pretend the journey is over, it's hard, complex. But NEVER too late.'
If you have been affected by anything in this article, please call the National Eating Disorders Helpline at (800) 931-2237.
