Kristin Davis Reflects on Harmful Weight Pressures During 'Melrose Place' Era

The actress recalls being told not to gain weight, leading to extreme dieting and health struggles early in her career.

Kristin Davis revealed that producers on 'Melrose Place' told her not to gain weight during her time on the show in 1995-1996.
The actress described the set's culture as intensely focused on thinness, which led her to adopt extreme exercise routines and dietary restrictions.
Davis shared that she experienced serious health effects, including fainting in a parking lot and memory lapses, as a result of these pressures.
She learned of the producers' concerns about her weight through a conversation with co-star Thomas Calabro before confronting them directly.
Davis noted that such body-shaming practices were normalized in the entertainment industry at the time but has since embraced a healthier approach to her body image.