Lisa Ann Walter Remembers 'Unnecessary Self Loathing' She Had For Her Body

Lisa Ann Walter uses #SizeZeroIsStupid as a hashtag to show what kind of beauty standards exists in Hollywood.

Published on Aug 13, 2024  |  12:06 PM IST |  44.8K
Lisa Ann Walter Reflects on Body Image Struggles and Self-Loathing
Lisa Ann Walter Reflects on Body Image Struggles and Self-Loathing (PC: Instagram/lisaannwalter)

Lisa Ann Walter, known for her role on Abbott Elementary, recently opened up about her past experiences with body image. On August 6th, she took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a series of throwback photos reflecting on how Hollywood’s standards affected her self-image early in her career.

In her post, Walter recalled the difficult emotions she experienced, noting that despite looking good, she struggled with her appearance. She shared that being referred to as “The Body” in the industry led to significant self-loathing.

“And after all the unnecessary self-loathing, I learned years later that in the industry I was known as… ‘The Body,’” she wrote.


Walter spoke about her negative feelings regarding her body, noting that, despite being recognized as a beauty, it adversely affected her self-esteem. She described how the label and associated expectations made her feel terrible about herself, despite the positives others saw.

When a follower asked if she would confront those who made her feel inadequate about her body, Walter simply replied, “Yes,” highlighting the lasting impact of those experiences on her self-image.

This isn’t the first time Walter has discussed her body image struggles. In 2022, she reacted to similar comments on social media after a fan described her old images as “baddie,” making her question why Hollywood had made her feel so unattractive. She used the hashtag #SizeZeroIsStupid to critique Hollywood’s beauty standards.

Walter’s reflections come at a time when beauty standards are evolving. Earlier this year, she shared with Cosmopolitan that she has received attention from younger men, including some celebrities, who are attracted to her body type—something she was once told not to be proud of.

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Her comments reflect a broader conversation about body image and changing beauty standards. Walter’s experiences illustrate how Hollywood’s conventions can profoundly impact an individual’s self-worth and self-perception, shedding light on how societal shifts influence both personal and external perceptions of beauty.


Challenging harmful beauty standards, Lisa Ann Walter’s journey from self-loathing to self-acceptance highlights the pressures faced in the entertainment industry and beyond. Her recent reflections offer valuable insight into the impact of these standards on mental and emotional health.

Walter’s openness about her struggles provides a perspective on how appearance can affect one’s well-being. Her experience underscores the importance of changing societal attitudes towards body image and demonstrates personal growth while witnessing the evolving concept of beauty.

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