Actor urged to gain weight for action films.

Hollywood heartthrob Timothée Chalamet has never been one to shy away from discussing the hurdles he faced in his early acting career. Despite now being a household name, the 28-year-old star recently opened up about how his weight once held him back from landing lead action roles.

It's hard to believe that the talented actor was once just a small fish in the big pond of the entertainment industry. Now, he is the face of major films such as the sci-fi epic Dune and the movie musical Wonka. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing for Chalamet, as he revealed in a recent interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

Reflecting on his upcoming role as Bob Dylan in the biopic A Complete Unknown, Chalamet shared how he relates to the iconic musician's desire to break into the world of rock and roll during the era of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley. "Equally, I wanted to be a big movie actor," he said.

But early on in his career, Chalamet faced criticism about his appearance, particularly his body. "If I auditioned for The Maze Runner or Divergent – things of that variety that were popular at the time – the feedback was always like, 'Oh, you don't have the right body,'" he shared. Even his own agent told him he needed to put on weight to be considered for certain roles.

In the end, those roles went to other actors, and Chalamet made a name for himself in smaller budget, coming-of-age dramas such as Lady Bird, Call Me By Your Name, and Little Women. These films, as he puts it, were "very personalized" and allowed him to find his rhythm and confidence as an actor.

But Chalamet has also faced criticism about his appearance, with some questioning his masculinity. Earlier this year, actor Kevin Sorbo wrote a piece for Fox News attacking stars like Chalamet for promoting an "androgynous" look. However, Chalamet's fans have come to his defense, with many praising his fashion choices and boldness.

Despite the challenges and criticism, Chalamet has continued to prove his talent and versatility as an actor. He recently wowed audiences with his performance as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptations, and is currently filming the project Marty Supreme, which includes a steamy scene with Gwyneth Paltrow.

But while many may be vying for his heart, Chalamet is currently taken by US reality star Kylie Jenner. The couple first sparked dating rumors in 2023 and have since been spotted out and about together on occasion. Chalamet may be a Hollywood heartthrob, but he seems to have found genuine love off-screen.

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