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Alyson Stoner Reveals Struggles Behind Hunger Games Audition

8/7/2025

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Alyson Stoner opens up about the grueling audition process for the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" in their memoir, "Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything." The intense training and dieting took a toll, triggering an eating disorder. Although they didn’t secure the role, the experience fueled a painful binge and deep self-reflection. The memoir hits shelves on August 12.

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Alyson Stoner opens up about the grueling audition process for the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" in their memoir, "Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything." The intense training and dieting took a toll, triggering an eating disorder. Although they didn’t secure the role, the experience fueled a painful binge and deep self-reflection. The memoir hits shelves on August 12.