Actor Tom Hanks stated he would no longer compromise his health for movie roles—a decision he came to in 2013, shortly after his diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
“I’ve talked to a number of actors who have gained weight for roles, and just the sheer physical toll it puts on one’s knees and shoulders—no one wants to do it again,” said Hanks at the BFI London Film Festival in 2013.
Bridget Jones’s Baby hits theaters Sept. 16.
