Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Shallow Hal' body double says film led to eating disorders, life-threatening surgery

Ivy Snitzer served as Gwyneth Paltrow's body double in the film Shallow Hal and initially had a positive experience.
After the film's release, Snitzer faced backlash about her weight and developed eating disorders.
Snitzer underwent gastric band surgery to lose weight, which resulted in complications.
She continues to struggle with the mental and physical effects of the film and subsequent surgeries.
Snitzer says she does not regret being in Shallow Hal but wants to shed light on the darker side of the experience.