Keira Knightley Discusses Body Image Struggles

Keira Knightley has opened up about the trauma she faced from body-shaming and eating disorder rumors early in her career, stating, 'I knew I wasn't [dealing with an eating disorder]. I knew I was eating.' In a recent interview with The Times, she recalled how the relentless speculation affected her mental health, leading her to block out much of the experience. Knightley described the public scrutiny as a form of 'public shaming' that has significantly shaped her psyche. She also criticized the media's lack of empathy, recalling a moment when Mary-Kate Olsen's struggles with anorexia were treated as a joke during a press tour. Reflecting on her own mental health struggles, Knightley revealed that she suffered a breakdown at 22, which was diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder. These experiences underscore the lasting impact of public speculation on celebrities and highlight the need for empathy in media coverage.