There’s a highly acclaimed new show about to hit Australian shores, but we’re not sure if we should watch it.
American drama This Is Us has been applauded by fans and critics alike for its sharp portrayals of family life in story lines that have struck a cord across the world.
But the series has recently come under fire after lead actress, Chrissy Metz, 36, revealed her intention to lose weight for her role.
Metz plays Kate Pearson, an obese former assistant whose battle with weight encompasses almost every aspect of her life.
The reveal may have been considered nothing unusual, however, during an interview with People last month, she revealed the weight loss was part of her contract.
“It’s definitely a conversation that we’ve had, and it’s in my contract,” she said.
“It’s going to be a lifestyle change not just for Kate but for me.”
Laura Brodnik and Rosie Waterland recently discussed how this reveal caused the young actress to be slaughtered on social media on the latest episode of The Binge.
Listen to Laura and Rosie discuss the big problem with This Is Us.
Rosie spoke about how the actress was forced to back peddle after the interview in an attempt to save face.
“She then, when there was a massive negative reaction to her saying that, she came out and went, ‘oh, no, it’s not in the contract, I shouldn’t have said the word contract, it’s just if I want to,’ which totally is bullshit,” Rosie said.