June 24th 2024.
Meg Bellamy, known for her role in The Crown, recently opened up about the negative comments she received regarding her weight while playing Kate Middleton in the hit Netflix series.
In the sixth and final season, the 21-year-old actress portrayed the beloved Princess of Wales alongside Ed McVey as Prince William. The show followed the couple's journey from their meeting at the University of St Andrews in Scotland to their courtship.
However, Meg's excitement for landing such a significant role was quickly overshadowed by the cruel remarks she found online. She shared that upon the announcement of her casting, she discovered "all this negative stuff" about her body on the internet.
"The comments were mostly, 'You're too fat to play Kate'," she revealed.
Despite the hurtful comments, Meg remained grateful for the opportunity to play such a iconic character. She also admitted that the experience gave her a glimpse into the challenges women face in the entertainment industry.
"It was a sign for me to distance myself from the negativity because it didn't mean anything," she said in an interview with the Mail on Sunday's You magazine. "You can't listen to that sort of stuff. Not least because most of it is written by internet trolls, or men called Gary who are holding a fish in their profile picture."
Meg's role in The Crown was her first major acting gig, as it was for her co-stars Ed and Luther Ford, who played Prince Harry. However, she has since moved on to other projects, including the upcoming A Child of Science production at the Bristol Old Vic, where she will star alongside Tom Felton and Adelle Leonce.
While The Crown received critical acclaim during its run from 2016 to 2023, covering the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, it also faced criticism for its portrayal of certain events and characters. Nevertheless, it launched the careers of many talented actors, including Josh O'Connor and Elizabeth Debicki.
Despite the negativity she faced, Meg is grateful for her time on the show and chooses to focus on the positive aspects. "They're the losers for saying that. I'm living my best life over here," she said.
But now that the show has ended, Meg admits that she has tried to put the character of Kate Middleton behind her. The Crown is now available for streaming on Netflix, and Meg hopes that the audience will appreciate the hard work and dedication that went into bringing this remarkable story to life.
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