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Lisa McLoughlin

Sam Claflin opens up about body dysmorphia struggle: 'I never believed what people were saying about me'

Sam Claflin has spoken about why he believes it is important to discuss struggles with self-image and body dysmorphia after more than 15 years working in what he describes as Hollywood’s appearance-driven industry.

The British actor, who trained in theatre before landing his breakthrough role in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, said the pressure to maintain a certain physical image has followed him throughout much of his career.

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