Kristin Davis Reveals Extreme Diet Pressures on 'Melrose Place' Set

The actress shared her experience of fainting and memory loss due to strict dieting expectations in the 1990s TV industry.

Kristin Davis disclosed that she followed a severe diet for her role in 'Melrose Place,' leading to fainting and memory issues.
The actress described a pervasive culture of body shaming and pressure to stay extremely thin on the set of the 1990s TV series.
Davis recalled being told by producers not to gain weight, which she said was considered a normal expectation at the time.
She noted that the environment affected her health, as she often skipped meals and exercised excessively to conform to industry standards.
Despite these challenges, Davis emphasized having positive memories of her co-stars but criticized the unhealthy norms of that era.