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After Opening Up About Her Image Being Used As “Thinspiration” As A Teen, “Skins” Star Hannah Murray Called Out The Public’s Reaction To Her Gaining Weight In Her 20s - BuzzFeed
Eating Disorders (Google News) · June 8, 2026
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Actress Hannah Murray recently shared her experiences with body image and mental health, clarifying that while her early TV roles were used as thinspiration online, she actually struggled with a disordered relationship with food rather than anorexia. Public scrutiny over her weight gain and the side effects of psychiatric medication led her to step away from the acting industry for several years. Now, she is opening up about her journey through a mental health crisis and her eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
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Key takeaways
- Hannah Murray clarified that she struggled with disordered eating but did not have anorexia during her early career.
- Constant public speculation about weight gain contributed to her decision to take a break from acting.
- Medication side effects and a mental health crisis significantly changed her relationship with her body.
- Harmful online communities used her early image as thinspiration without her consent.
- She was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder following a psychotic episode linked to a wellness cult.
- Stepping back from the spotlight was a positive decision that helped improve her overall well-being.
After Opening Up About Her Image Being Used As “Thinspiration” As A Teen, “Skins” Star Hannah Murray Called Out The Public’s Reaction To Her Gaining Weight In Her 20s BuzzFeed
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