Alicia Silverstone, 48, is shedding new light on what it was like to be a child star in Hollywood in the 1990a. Long before she charmed fans with her iconic portrayal of Cher Horowitz in the 1995 comedy Clueless, Silverstone made her screen debut in The Crush. Just 16 years old at the time of the film’s release, Silverstone was already facing pressure about her weight from Hollywood executives, according to a recently shared letter the then-15-year-old actress wrote to a friend.
Silverstone shared the letter along with a stunning photo of herself at age 15, captioning the post:
“My childhood friend just texted me this letter I wrote her when I was 15. Already negotiating with ‘the movie people.’ ?‘I got a movie, but it’s only 95% sure…’‘They want me to lose 5–10 lbs. OK laugh now.’Fifteen-year-old me was funny. And trying to survive.#TheCrush”
View this post on InstagramFans were quick to show their support for the iconic actress, rushing to the comments section and expressing shock that she faced pressure to lose weight at such a young age. One outraged fan wrote, “The fact that they wanted you, a CHILD, to lose weight ? insane.” Another shared, “You were always iconic.”
One commenter added, “Wow!!! Very stable and jokey sounding at that age. It’s good you didn’t take it too seriously, and neat to see you stayed true to yourself because you seem just as sweet now as an adult.”
Another gushed, “You were always iconic.”
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Alicia Silverstone made her screen debut in The Crush alongside Cary Elwes. Released in 1993, Silverstone’s portrayal of a dangerously obsessive teenager helped launch her career. She was propelled into international stardom with the release of Amy Heckerling’sClueless, becoming a teen idol seemingly overnight.
Speaking Out About Hollywood’s Pressure to Be Thin
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In recent years, Silverstone has continued acting while also focusing on writing, wellness, and advocacy. A longtime vegan, she has authored books on plant-based living and frequently speaks about wellness and parenting.
Throughout her career, Silverstone has been candid about the pressure to be thin in Hollywood, particularly following the meteoric success of Clueless. She has spoken openly about body shaming, media scrutiny, and the unrealistic expectations placed on young actresses in the 1990s. In recent interviews, Silverstone has emphasized the importance of rejecting those skewed norms and prioritizing mental and physical health over punishing industry expectations.
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