Overview
- Cassidy told Good Morning Britain on Wednesday that the 2007 workout DVD Then And Now was a "huge mistake" and that she never considered the impact on her weight before doing it.
- She said the project led to rapid weight loss followed by regain and left her feeling "very alone" after filming ended, and she wishes she had had someone to talk to.
- The actress links that experience to her current campaign work and to the BBC documentary Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together, in which she trains to become a qualified carer.
- Cassidy argued public conversation about weight often lacks honesty, noting cultural shifts such as the body positivity movement and the rise of weight-loss drugs as part of a changing landscape.
- Tabloid and entertainment outlets have widely reported her comments, and she says the interview is intended to prompt more support and open talks about how weight changes affect mental wellbeing.