Actress Melanie Lynskey is one of the most prominent faces on television and in independent films. However, her most popular role is arguably her performance as Rose in the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men. Despite impressing viewers and achieving critical acclaim in earlier and later stages of her career, Lynskey could not escape one mean-spirited criticism.
During an interview, Lynskey reflected on her lengthy career, having made her acting debut at 17. The actress opened up about her struggles with her weight and how her appearances on the hit sitcom led to typecasting in roles that insulted and shamed her physique. Here is what Lynskey had to say about being fat-shamed during her career in Hollywood.
Melanie Lynskey Recalled Being Fat-Shamed After Her Two and a Half Men Stint
Melanie Lynskey made her acting debut with Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures. But she is best known for playing the role of Rose in the sitcom Two and a Half Men. In 2022, Lynskey sat down for a conversation with Vulture, reflecting on starting her career as a teenager and the struggles she faced.
During the interview, Lynskey admitted that she dealt with eating issues as a teenager which affected her body image and health. The actress later revealed that after her successful stint on Two and a Half Men, where she reportedly earned $200,000 per episode, she wanted to appear in more movies.
I hate that these roles exist. I think it’s damaging. It’s weird for little girls to watch this movie and be like, Oh, she’s supposed to be the fat one.
Lynskey stated the above about being offered the roles of best friend and chubby friend because she was a size six at the time. From her words, it is evident that the actress had to face fat-shaming despite being one of the most beautiful actresses.
Moreover, Lynskey also added that despite pursuing more film roles, the agency only kept pushing her for television gigs. As a result, Lynskey was frustrated with the lack of opportunities primarily because she left her series regular status on Two and a Half Men to appear in more movies.
Melanie Lynskey Revealed How She Got Out of Her Two and a Half Men Contract
In the same interview, Lynskey also spoke about her stint on Two and a Half Men, having appeared as a series regular for the first two seasons. However, Lynskey appeared in the series as a recurring guest star starting with the third season.
I needed to be able to do other things. And they really tried to talk me out of it. Finally, we came to an agreement where I could come and go.
Lynskey made the above statement about giving up her contract as a series regular on the hit sitcom ahead of its third season. Furthermore, Lynskey also highlighted her frustrations with her character as she did not appear in every episode but also could not pursue other roles.
The Yellowjackets actress admitted to being frustrated with her character’s development and eventually negotiated a contract that allowed her to remain only a recurring cast member. Despite this, Lynskey appeared in 65 episodes of the sitcom, including the series finale.
Two and a Half Men is streaming on Peacock.
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