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Reneé Rapp Says 'Mean Girls' Broadway Producers Body-Shamed Her, Exacerbating Her Eating Disorder

  • Reneé Rapp developed an eating disorder while starring in the Broadway musical Mean Girls.
  • Some production staff made harmful comments about her body, worsening her condition.
  • Her parents attempted to remove her from the show due to concerns about her health.
  • Leaving Mean Girls was beneficial for her recovery, though she will reprise her role in the movie musical adaptation.
  • Rapp has focused on her music career but her parents remain worried about her ongoing struggles with disordered eating.
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