Calista Flockhart Addresses Past Anorexia Rumors

The 'Ally McBeal' star reveals the emotional toll of body-shaming rumors and discusses her current role in 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.'

Calista Flockhart, star of the series 'Ally McBeal,' has opened up about the anorexia rumors that plagued her during the show's filming, stating that she felt 'hurt' and feared it would ruin her career.
The rumors, which began as early as 1998, left Flockhart 'sleep-deprived' and 'depressed,' but she maintains that she has 'never been in a situation where she has to watch her weight.'
Flockhart believes that such body-shaming would not be tolerated today, calling it 'not OK to accuse someone of having a disease that a lot of people struggle with.'
The actress is currently starring in 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans' on FX, where she plays Lee Radziwill, Jackie Kennedy's sister.
Flockhart has been married to Harrison Ford since 2010 and continues to work in the industry despite the past rumors.