August 13th 2024.
In a recent podcast interview, the talented actor, Danielle Fishel, opened up about a challenging experience she faced while working on one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 90s. She revealed that she and her co-star, Will Friedle, were the subject of a weight-gain storyline on the show, and how uncomfortable and awkward it made them feel.
Danielle first rose to fame over 30 years ago when she made her debut as Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World, where she played the main love interest to the show's protagonist, Cory Matthews. Her character quickly became a fan favorite, and she reprised her role in the sequel series, Girl Meets World, which aired from 2014 to 2017.
Recalling a specific incident during the filming of the original show, Danielle shared that the writers had decided to create a plotline for Topanga that centered around her real-life weight gain. But it wasn't just her character that was targeted, as Will's character, Eric Matthews, also apparently gained some weight. Danielle described the situation as "awkward," as the writers simply informed her and Will of their decision without asking for their input.
The now 43-year-old actress revealed that at the time, she and Will both felt uncomfortable about the situation but accepted it. Will even said he was "totally fine with it" almost immediately, but Danielle now understands that he was actually feeling very insecure and that the situation was "really painful" for him. As for herself, she was surprised that the writers thought her weight gain was significant enough to warrant a whole episode about it.
Despite feeling uncomfortable, Danielle stated that she didn't feel like she had any other option but to go along with the storyline. She explained that the writers didn't even present her with an alternative, and even if they did, she probably wouldn't have felt comfortable rejecting their idea.
Looking back on the experience, Danielle said it was a weird situation and that there was a lot of pressure on her to comply with the writers' decision. In addition to Boy Meets World and its spin-off, Danielle has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, appearing in popular TV shows and films such as Full House, Harry and the Hendersons, and National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze. She has also worked as a presenter on various shows.
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