According to Facts of life Alum Nancy McCon“There was a lot of focus on weight and body types of the main cast.
“Each of us had to deal with things in our own way,” said the 58 -year -old McCeon in front of Page Six In an interview published on Sunday, February 2, claiming that there were often discussions about the diet plans of the cast and how much they should weigh.
McCon, who in a certain way, depicts a tomoy Joe Polniac on a nine seasons sitcom, does not detail the specific comments. Facts of life Originally placed at the Young Women’s School in Eastland as Guardian D -Ja Gareth (Charlotte Ray) watched students Blair (Lisa Willhel), Tootie (Kim Fields), Natalie (Mindy horse) and from Season 2, Joe (McCon). Favorite series, AIDS Different strokes, Worked at NBC from 1979 to 1988
As many of thehe Facts of life storylines Centered around puberty and students in Eastland, who grow up, McCon found it ironic that their weight was so criticized.
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“There is so much development (during these years),” McCon told Page SixExplaining that she did not want to express any concern at the time. “That’s why it’s called a showbiz business, it’s a business and they wanted what they wanted. But we are also human and the fact is that everyone comes in all shapes and sizes and everyone must be presented. “
She added: “There is no one ideal (body). There must be a hug of every body. “
61 -year -old Willhel faced such pressure, claiming that Yahoo! Entertainment In May 2023, the show’s producers encouraged her to attend a “thick farm” during the show’s hiatus three times.
“We are obviously at different times. We learned a lot. We are much more positive for the body At the moment I am grateful. I want to say it’s still a problem, “Wilchell recalled at the exit. “But certainly like a teenager (that) was a lot. Although even then I realized it was a business. They hired me to play a certain character who looked in a certain way. “
According to Wherechel is “really, really hard” to fight with her internal struggles while acting The facts of life.
“I went through puberty and my parents went through a divorce and lived in California and they were in Texas, so there was emotional eating,” she said. “All things that are not atypical to teenage girls. But I think everyone did the best they could come back then. And as Maya Angelu said, “When you know better, you are doing better.”
