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THANK YOU Chrissy Metz!!

posted 8 years ago by joshcarpentertheactor
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Every time I see you on TV I get this sense of hope! I'm an actor...an overweight actor living in LA. LA and overweight don't mix. I've been told over and over again that if I'd lose the weight I could be more flexible as an actor. I tell you what...it hasn't been easy to ignore all the negative comments and there have been times when I wanted to give up on my craft. But acting is my love. And I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a symbol of hope for actors like me. I hope we get to work together someday soon so I can tell you in person. By the way...your show is amazing and your acting is on point. I hope you have more success than you know what to do with!! Thanks again! You da best! :)

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[–] keldredge212 8 years ago

That is such a heartfelt post! I'm sorry that you have to deal with the unfair stigma of being overweight not only in everyday V life, but also in Hollywood. I cannot even imagine how brutal LA must be. I'm not an actress, but a fan, and also have battled with my weight from a very young age. I know the cliché all too well..."You have such a pretty face, if you just lost the weight..." As if that is all that makes us worthy of getting the job, or the significant other, or part! No wonder women (especially) are dealing with hurting themselves over their weight! YOU are worthy of all things wonderful in this world and I wish you all the best in your career. ?
~Kerri

[–] aLeipAholic 8 years ago

Amen sister. You go girl!

[–] joshcarpentertheactor 8 years ago

Thanks for that encouragement! It really means a lot to me :)