Kristin Davis Recalls Extreme 90s Diets and Body Image Pressures on Sex and the City
Sex and the City star Kristin Davis opened up on her podcast about the extreme diets and body shaming she faced in the 90s, revealing she ate only M&M's to fit the era's ultra-thin standards.
Kristin Davis, the star of Sex and the City, has opened up about the relentless pressure she faced regarding her weight during the 1990s and the extreme diets she undertook to fit the era's ultra-thin beauty standards. Speaking on her podcast, Are You a Charlotte, the actress discussed body image struggles alongside co-star Evan Handler, who played her on-screen husband Harry Goldenblatt.
The Extreme Diets of the 90s
Davis recalled a particularly grueling period towards the end of one season when her ribs were visibly protruding on screen due to a drastic diet.
I remember just eating M&M’s. I ate only M&M’s for a few weeks. I don't know how I didn't lose my mind. I had no chest left, I was just bones.
She explained to listeners that she consumed virtually no real food during that time, recounting a visit to an acupuncturist who warned her against the habit, only for Davis to defend her extreme eating habits.
Pressure from the Industry
The actress also reflected on the fashion expectations of the late 1990s, noting that the show's costume designer, Patricia Field, was often frustrated by her natural curves. Davis pointed out that the prevailing aesthetic back then favored a completely straight silhouette, which did not match her body type no matter how many diets she tried.
During the podcast, Handler also shared his own experiences with public scrutiny, revealing that people in New York would often approach him to say he looked much heavier on television. Davis expressed complete solidarity, noting that she endured similar body-shaming remarks from viewers and strangers for years.
