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Lili Reinhart Reveals Troubling Body Image Comment from Director

4/2/2026

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Lili Reinhart, known for Riverdale, said in a Cosmopolitan interview that a male director told her to 'suck in' her stomach during filming, a remark she found deeply troubling.
Her co-stars gasped and urged Reinhart to reveal the director's name.
Reinhart has discussed her struggles with body image and dysmorphia, calling the remark impactful.
She has previously said she developed an eating disorder during Riverdale, highlighting industry pressures.

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Lili Reinhart, known for Riverdale, said in a Cosmopolitan interview that a male director told her to 'suck in' her stomach during filming, a remark she found deeply troubling.
Her co-stars gasped and urged Reinhart to reveal the director's name.
Reinhart has discussed her struggles with body image and dysmorphia, calling the remark impactful.
She has previously said she developed an eating disorder during Riverdale, highlighting industry pressures.