Jonah, who was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category and seated near the stage next to his mother, couldn't hide the broken look on his face as the camera panned to him and the audience laughed at his expense. This week Jonah made international headlines when he posted a response on his Instagram to shirtless paparazzi photos the Daily Mail published of him, addressing the ridicule that had followed him throughout his career. His statement set off a string of headlines centering on the importance of pushing back against the shaming of male bodies, a dangerous topic that has only been skimmed over lightly in the past.
It was a brave statement for him to make, and one that no doubt will play over in the minds of both boys and men who are facing a similar avalanche of shame around how their bodies are viewed. Jonah Hill is not the only male star who has used their personal experiences to highlight the ongoing body shaming that men in the public eye suffer from.
But due to a variety of reasons, it's a call for change that has never garnered any real momentum or shaped meaningful action. Thick skin bolstered by garish tattoos. During his Hollywood reign as an actor and talk show host, James Corden has also voiced his frustrations around how plus-sized bodies are depicted on screen.
The notion that for some reason unattractive or heavy people don't fall in love," he said in an interview with Rolling Stone. It's exactly the same. Also in , an on-screen exchange between co-stars and friends Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Drop the Mic set off a conversation highlighting the public ease that comes with shrugging off male body shaming.
In the segment, Joseph Gordon-Levitt rapped to Seth Rogen "You're fat, sorry, I'll just say it plainly I mean, you're not orca fat, you're not insanely overweight just too many snacks and doobies but enough so you can't really be in action movies.
To which Seth responded, "I'm chubby, I'm balding, I'm lazy, I smoke pot, so tell me, how am I a leading man and you're not?
It was an exchange made in humour by two friends, but still, there's a thread of truth in Seth's response that goes a long way to explaining why such an important topic is so easily pushed aside. The truth is, when Seth said "I'm a leading man' he was correctly referencing the fact that Hollywood has a long history of making room for men with different body types and allowing their stories to be told and celebrated.
For a long time, movie studios and TV networks have embraced 'the every man'. Actors who didn't match the exact physical blueprint of the tall, muscled movie stars of days gone by, but men with charm, charisma and comedic timing.
Who were also afforded the opportunity to write and produce their own material, therefore leaning into their natural talents and becoming highly bankable leading men. Giving these men leading roles in comedies over the years, and paring them against love interests played by conventionally thin and attractive women, has become rampant in movies over the years.
Particularly in the realm of comedy to the extent that it has even been christened the 'Schlub-Goddess' trope.
With those last two movies, in particular, leaning hard into the Schlub-Goddess trope as the basis for humor around the relationship. Other actors who have also spoken about fitting into this Hollywood 'every man' idea, and who have also featured as the leads in big-budget movies in the same vein as Jonah Hill, include Ricky Gervais, Kevin James, Jack Black, James Corden himself and Jason Segal.
The latter who successfully used this trope in his hit movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall, pairing his schlubby character of Peter Bretter against the likes of Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis, thereby blatantly building that well-worn trope into the comedy's narrative. Looking good! Jonah Hill had an impressive weight loss transformation since he first stepped into the spotlight nearly two decades ago.
The 21 Jump Street actor has since spoken a lot about how he dropped the pounds and improved his personal body image. In addition, the Wolf of Wall Street star started doing 10 push-ups a day and eventually worked his way up to daily reps.
When it came to putting the work in, Jonah acknowledged he simply altered his daily diet while speaking with ABC News. Despite physically changing his body, Jonah explained to Ellen DeGeneres that he also needed to alter the way he saw himself. What exactly is this appreciation supposed to do for them?
For people already thinking their worth is tied up in their appearance, compliments only confirm that for them. Here are some that are sure not to offend: How are you?
Tonya Russell is a Philadelphia-based freelance journalist who writes about mental health, wellness and culture. To see more of her work or her cute dog photos, follow her on Twitter thetonyarussell. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.
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