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Family Slams Hollywood Weight Obsession After “John Candy” Film

8/24/2026

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John Candy’s family criticized Hollywood for obsessing over his weight during his career.
Jennifer Candy-Sullivan told Fox News Digital at Televerse 26 her father “took it like a gentleman.”
Rosemary Candy said weight scrutiny was upsetting and a career-long challenge.
Jennifer warned today Hollywood would call him too skinny if he lost weight.
Director Colin Hanks said the FYC screening of “John Candy: I Like Me” revealed Candy’s vulnerability.

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John Candy’s family criticized Hollywood for obsessing over his weight during his career.
Jennifer Candy-Sullivan told Fox News Digital at Televerse 26 her father “took it like a gentleman.”
Rosemary Candy said weight scrutiny was upsetting and a career-long challenge.
Jennifer warned today Hollywood would call him too skinny if he lost weight.
Director Colin Hanks said the FYC screening of “John Candy: I Like Me” revealed Candy’s vulnerability.