Actress Kate Beckinsale has publicly addressed body-shaming comments on Instagram, revealing her recent health struggles. Beckinsale shared that she lost significant weight due to stress and grief following the death of her stepfather and her mother's stage 4 cancer diagnosis. The grief led to a severe health issue that caused a hole in her esophagus, resulting in a six-week hospital stay. She also mentioned the emotional toll of working on a film dealing with her father's death. Beckinsale responded to critics by emphasizing her disinterest in their opinions about her body and suggesting they focus on their own issues.