Eiza González Reveals the Painful Reality of Growing up Obsessed With Her Weight

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Eiza González recently opened up about her long-standing struggles with body image in a heartfelt social media post. She shared her story on Instagram on February 25th, during Eating Disorder Awareness Week, explaining that the event motivated her to speak out.

The actress, known for her role in Fountain of Youth, revealed that her difficult relationship with her body began in childhood after the tragic loss of her father in a motorcycle accident. At just twelve years old, she turned to food to cope with the intense grief and depression she was feeling.

González wrote that she gained about 30 pounds quickly by the time she was 13, while also dealing with grief, puberty, and confusion. She described how painful it was to try and deal with emotions she didn’t fully understand. Things became even more challenging a few years later when she was cast as the lead in the Nickelodeon Latin America series Sueña conmigo.

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Becoming famous as a teenager meant she was constantly scrutinized, with everyone commenting on how she looked. As she explained, “Every photo was analyzed, every detail criticized, and everyone had an opinion about my body, who I was, and who I should be.” This constant judgment led to a harmful cycle where she felt pressured to change herself to please others, which ultimately left her feeling unfulfilled. Now, as an adult, González has worked to overcome these old patterns and focus on her own well-being. She shared with her followers that she’s now committed to treating her body with kindness and respect, rather than trying to conform to unrealistic standards. “Today, as a grown woman, I choose myself,” she said, adding that while it’s still a work in progress, she’s proud of how far she’s come.

Beyond her activism, González has been very busy with film projects lately. She recently starred in the sci-fi horror film Ash, directed by Flying Lotus and released in March 2025. The movie features her as astronaut Riya Ortiz, who discovers her entire crew is dead after waking up on a faraway planet, and also stars Aaron Paul and Iko Uwais.

She also appeared in Guy Ritchie’s adventure film Fountain of Youth, a streaming hit on Apple TV+ that premiered in May 2025. In this globe-trotting heist movie, she starred alongside John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as they searched for a legendary source of immortality. The film has continued to be popular with viewers, consistently ranking among the top ten most-watched movies worldwide.

I’m so excited for what’s next for Ana de Armas! She’s teaming up with Guy Ritchie again for a new action thriller called ‘In the Grey,’ which is coming out April 10th. It’s going to be huge, with stars like Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Rosamund Pike – the story is about a team trying to recover a ton of stolen money. But it’s not just her amazing work on screen that impresses me. She’s also become a real advocate for mental health, and I loved her recent message encouraging anyone who’s struggling to prioritize self-care. She’s truly inspiring, and it’s never too late to start taking care of yourself!

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2026-02-27 18:15