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Harry Styles' Fans Are Divided on the Former One Direction Singer's Rugged Look at LIDO Festival
All grown up! Harry Styles was once known — and to some, will always be considered — One Direction's resident heartthrob, but his latest look has fans doing a double take. On Tuesday, June 10, DeuxMoi shared photos of Styles, 31, at LIDO Festival in London. In one set, the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer rocked a blue sweatshirt under a blue jacket, and a dark hat alongside a group of friends as they walked the grounds in Victoria Park. In another set, taken at night, Styles was spotted in the crowd taking off his sweatshirt to reveal a gray shirt with a smiley face while sharing a glimpse of his multiple tattoos. Like most things that involve the former boy bander, fans couldn't help but share their opinions on Styles' rugged appearance — which included tousled hair and a mustache/ beard combo — and the comment section seemed divided. 'If I saw this man at a gas station, I wouldn't look twice,' one person wrote, while another commented: 'Blimey, he's aged about 20 years! Although I'm not complaining.' A third shared, 'Not a fan of his My Name Is Earl look.' Meanwhile, some fans admitted they found Styles more attractive now than ever before. 'I'm gonna be the outlier here and say he looks 1000 percent hotter with this rugged man look,' shared one Instagram user. 'I think he looks amazing,' another wrote. Many declared they were happy to see the Don't Worry Darling actor enjoying the festival — although there were a few who expressed their hope that Styles would be inspired to get back to making music himself. 'Prayer circle today at 3 p.m. to pray that he remembers he's a singer and needs to drop an album,' one fan quipped. Styles' appearance also drew comparisons to Jason Sudeikis — who, ironically, was previously engaged to Styles' ex Olivia Wilde — Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman) and Twilight's Charlie Swan (played by Billy Burke). Styles has been keeping a low-profile since wrapping his Love On Tour in July 2023. However, the outing at LIDO Festival marked Styles' second public appearance in recent weeks. On May 8, fans went wild after he was spotted in the crowd at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City during the announcement that Pope Leo XIV would be taking over for Pope Francis. The Grammy winner has been quiet on social media as well. Last October, Styles shared a fitting tribute to his former bandmate Liam Payne, who tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony — and has yet to post on his Instagram grid since.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I was huge star in 2000s now no one recognises me after massive transformation'
Ethan Suplee was a regular fixture in TV shows and films during the 90s and early 2000s but the actor was often type-cast in roles that were dictated by his weight Hollywood stars are often typecast in certain roles based on their physical appearance, but one well-known sitcom actor decided he'd had enough of being stereotyped as the "fat guy". He subsequently embarked on an incredible transformation, shedding nearly 20 stone in the process. Ethan Suplee, a familiar face in popular sitcoms from the early 2000s such as Boy Meets World, My Name Is Earl, and Remember the Titans, made the bold decision to turn his life around. Back in 2001, Suplee struggled with a damaging relationship with food, leading to a constant weight gain. At the age of 24, he checked into a rehab centre for addiction, only to discover that the facility's standard scales couldn't accommodate his size. Instead, he had to use a freight scale at a shipping centre, which revealed a startling weight of around 536 pounds (approximately 37 stone). This excessive weight put him at risk of congestive heart failure. Ironically, Suplee gained another 14 pounds during his recovery from substance addiction. In an interview with Today, he admitted: "I'd eat and eat. It's what I'd always done.", reports the Irish Star. Reflecting on the root of his unhealthy habits, Suplee attributed it to his grandparents' well-intentioned but restrictive diet: "It was coming from a place of love and concern, but it had this terrible reverse effect where I was like, 'OK. I'm just gonna sneak food whenever I possibly can.' And that became my habit. I would binge when nobody was looking." This quickly became a problem with the vast catering of film and TV sets: "I'd fill my pockets and go back to my trailer. Then I'd hit a drive-thru and buy enough food to feed a small family and sit in my house alone and eat it." But following an extraordinary transformation, the actor has revamped his eating habits and lifestyle, dropping an astonishing 300 pounds along the way. Despite having experimented with various restrictive diets in the past and observing some success, he always found himself regaining the weight. His turning point came in 2018 when he stumbled upon a TED Talk by Mike Isratel, which suggested that carbs might not be the culprit but rather his overall relationship with food. Starting with calorie counting, he adjusted his intake to create a slight caloric deficit tailored to his body's needs. Moreover, he switched to more nutritious options such as vegetables, chicken, and salmon, ensuring he could satiate his hunger without consuming excessive calories. He explained: "As I became more calorie conscious, I started to binge less and fill up on healthier foods. After a few months of this, calories stopped being calories. They started being food." Currently a grandfather and father to four daughters, the prospect of a long future with his family was a key motivator for his weight loss journey. In a heart-to-heart with Mail Online, Suplee said: "I wanted to have this long life with my girlfriend that I knew was impossible if I didn't do something about my weight. "She liked to go to the beach, and I did not like to go to the beach. She liked to go to museums, she liked to go hiking. She liked to go on walks just to enjoy the walk, and I couldn't do any of that stuff with her. "Now she never asked me to [lose weight], but I knew that in the long term, our relationship would not survive if I didn't confront this."
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Huge noughties TV star's incredible transformation after shedding almost 20stone
Ethan Suplee has been a familiar face on TV screens for decades, but the actor was sick of always being type-cast as the 'fat guy' and knew he needed to make a change Actors often get pigeonholed into roles based on their physical appearance. However, a renowned sitcom star, tired of being referred to as the "fat one," underwent a dramatic transformation, losing nearly 20 stone. During the early 2000s, Ethan Suplee became a familiar face in several classic sitcoms, including Boy Meets World, My Name Is Earl, and Remember the Titans. However, in 2001, at 24, Suplee struggled with an unhealthy relationship with food, which caused a sharp weight increase. That same year, after enrolling in a rehab centre for his substance addictions, Suplee could not be weighed on a standard scale, so he used a shipping facility's freight scale. This indicated his weight to be around 536 pounds or about 37 stone. At the time, his weight was causing congestive heart failure. Despite his rehabilitation, Suplee put on another 14 pounds initially. Discussing his habits with Today, he confessed: "I'd eat and eat. It's what I'd always done.", reports the Irish Star. He attributed his eating habits to the strict diet regimen enforced by his grandparents while growing up. It had the opposite effect: "It was coming from a place of love and concern, but it had this terrible reverse effect where I was like, 'OK. I'm just gonna sneak food whenever I possibly can.' And that became my habit. I would binge when nobody was looking. "This quickly became an issue with the extensive catering on film and TV sets: "I'd fill my pockets and go back to my trailer. Then I'd hit a drive-thru and buy enough food to feed a small family and sit in my house alone and eat it." However, following an extraordinary transformation, the actor has radically altered his lifestyle and dietary habits, managing to lose 300 pounds along the way. He had experimented with various restrictive diets in the past, achieving some success, but inevitably, the weight would always return. It was in 2018 when he stumbled upon a TED Talk by Mike Isratel, which suggested that carbs might not be the culprit, but rather his relationship with food. Starting his new regimen, he concentrated on calorie counting and consuming just the right amount of calories for his body to sustain a slight deficit. Additionally, he switched to nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, chicken, and salmon, which were satisfying without contributing to excessive calorie intake. He explained: "As I became more calorie conscious, I started to binge less and fill up on healthier foods. After a few months of this, calories stopped being calories. They started being food." Now a grandfather and father to four daughters, the desire for a lasting future became a driving force behind his journey. In a conversation with Mail Online, Suplee shared: "I wanted to have this long life with my girlfriend that I knew was impossible if I didn't do something about my weight. "She liked to go to the beach, and I did not like to go to the beach. She liked to go to museums, she liked to go hiking. She liked to go on walks just to enjoy the walk, and I couldn't do any of that stuff with her. "Now she never asked me to [lose weight], but I knew that in the long term, our relationship would not survive if I didn't confront this."
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 Simple Things Ethan Suplee Did to Lose Almost 300 Pounds—And Keep It Off
Ethan Suplee has come a long way from his days channeling Frankie Stechino in Boy Meets World. Since then, he's starred in many notable movies and TV shows, including Remember the Titans, My Name Is Earl, and Good Girls. Perhaps more impressively, Suplee achieved a nearly 300-pound weight loss transformation. In 2001, the actor stood on a freight scale to be weighed before seeking treatment at a drug and alcohol addiction center, according to Today Health. The Boy Meets World alum told the outlet he was 'utterly horrified.' But it wasn't until 2018 that Suplee started his weight loss journey. By 2021, Suplee brought his body fat down to 11 percent and built an incredibly jacked physique. Here are the essential wellness practices Ethan Suplee followed to lose almost 300 the to see embedded media. Before checking into the treatment facility, the 6-foot-1 actor weighed 536 pounds. At the same time, he was battling congestive heart failure, according to Today Health. Suplee said that he put on approximately 14 pounds during rehab, totaling about 550 pounds. 'I'd eat and eat. It's what I'd always done,' the actor shared. Now, he weighs roughly 255 pounds. View the to see embedded media. Suplee did not have weight loss surgery. However, after losing weight, he underwent two major surgical procedures 'to remove excess skin,' he shared in an Instagram post. The carousel shows how the actor looked before and after his weight loss journey. Suplee noted in the caption that the surgeries were 'incredibly brutal' but essential, as his skin was unable to shrink back after being stretched a massive amount. In 2018, Suplee discovered a TED Talk from Men's Fitness favorite Mike Israetel entitled 'The Scientific Landscape of Healthy Eating." At the time, he was following a strict ketogenic diet, but the video showed him that he didn't need to totally cut out certain foods—he just needed to take in less than he expended. Suplee became more mindful of what he was putting into his body and began tracking his food. This played an integral role in the actor's weight loss efforts. 'Most people struggle with consistent weight loss because they often underestimate how many calories they are eating,' says Destini Moody, R.D., C.S.S.D., a registered dietitian specializing in sports performance, body composition changes, and injury recovery at Top Nutrition Coaching. 'What results is a diet that's like throwing darts with a blindfold on: you may hit your target some of the time, but it'll take you much longer. It's much faster to hit the bullseye, however, when you have tracking tools to ensure you're actually in a deficit,' she says. When it comes to sustainable weight loss management, Moody says food tracking provides a 'powerful educational component.' 'Some people think certain foods are good sources of protein when they actually are not. There are other foods that people think are low-calorie just because they are nutritious,' she says. 'Entering foods you commonly eat into something like an app teaches you a lot about the food you eat and thus helps you make better choices even when your weight goals have been achieved.' Suplee also realized the importance of portion control, telling Today Health, 'I started eating what I wanted, but in portions that were appropriate for my body.' The power of controlling portions is real—science says so. Even if someone consumes a nutritious diet, if they don't practice portion control, the number on the scale won't budge. '[This is] because you cannot maintain a calorie deficit without proper portion control,' Moody explains. 'Portion control is critical for substantial weight loss.' Along with tracking his eating habits and sticking to proper portion sizes, Suplee reintroduced carbs into his life. Carbs on their own won't lead to weight gain, so they can always be included in a healthy weight loss diet, Moody says. Nixing them altogether can present much more harm than good. 'Sometimes when people eliminate carbs, they turn to higher calorie foods that are high in fat,' Moody says. 'Since fat has nine calories per gram and carbs only have four, if you displace carb foods with lots of high-fat foods, you could end up in trouble. Most don't realize that fruits and vegetables are also carbs, so adding those to your diet can add more fiber and volume to your meals, which increases feelings of fullness and cuts down on overeating.' That said, it's important to choose carbs that will fuel you instead of stalling your progress. That means opting for fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains, and low-fat dairy over carbs with a lot of added sugar or refined grains, such as white pasta and white bread. Suplee revealed that he filled up on healthier foods, like salmon and leafy greens, rather than greasy fast food options in an essay for Men's Health, 'The main thing I had to do was make sure I didn't eat more calories than I expended each day. And guess what? Foods that were nutritious—dark leafy greens, chicken, salmon—also tended to be much lower in calories than, say, a two-patty Super Star,' Suplee wrote. 'As I became more calorie conscious, I started to binge less and fill up on healthier foods. After a few months of this, calories stopped being calories. They started being food.' Fast food is typically prepared with a lot of refined grains, which are completely void of fiber. Foods like leafy greens are full of fiber, which boost satiety, keeping you fuller for longer. 'The same principle applies to protein, which is why a large portion of a lean protein like fish will keep those snack cravings away much longer than a thin, fast food hamburger patty,' Moody says. 'These foods are also nutrient-dense, so they nourish the body and tend to boost energy levels and mental clarity. If you've ever had a fast-food meal in the middle of the day and then felt immediately ready for a nap, you know the difference.' Suplee's wife, Brandy Lewis, has been by his side throughout his weight loss journey and beyond. 'She's very happy. You know, Brandy's been with me through very, very extreme miserable diets where I was eating like 400 calories a day and wasn't such a pleasant person. I have the energy to do things now. Life is so much better,' he told Today Health. A solid support system can be a true game-changer in one's weight loss efforts. Research shows that people were more likely to slim down when they received ongoing support from loved ones, and least likely to drop weight if they were given zero support from family. Losing weight is only half the journey; successfully keeping it off for the long haul can be a challenge in itself. To this day, Suplee acknowledges that. The actor recently wrote on Instagram, 'Weight loss was just the very first tiny step in the marathon of life. It turns out, keeping it off is a much tougher task. Unlike a diet, which is temporary, keeping it off is a forever pursuit.' Suplee actively takes the necessary steps to maintain his weight loss. During his interview with Today Health, the actor shared that he follows a high-protein, low-fat eating regimen with a moderate carb intake. He still eats pasta, rice, and potatoes—but limits them to just one cup. "This is right on the money of what I recommend for weight loss and weight management,' says Moody. "'This macronutrient distribution typically results in a modest number of calories for the day.' Just don't get too caught up in exiling carbs. "Carbs are not the enemy for weight loss, but they can be if you get too carried away," says Moody. This is because carbs digest faster than protein and fat, which means it's easy to eat more than you intend. To control your carb portion sizes, enjoying them with plenty of lean protein. Suplee recently wrote on Substack, 'Chicken breast is one of my favorite proteins. It's easy to cook, packs a powerful punch of its intended macronutrient, and is extremely lean.' Salmon is also a staple on his menu. He shared the protein is 'my go-to fish today.' Some additional proteins of choice include 0% Fage Greek yogurt, turkey, and whey protein. Another key part of Suplee's maintenance phase? Prioritizing strength training, with a little bit of cardio sprinkled into the mix. Suplee trains with weights six times per week for one hour a day. His cardio sessions last 20 minutes whenever he can squeeze them in, Today Health reports. Newer Instagram clips show that Suplee's gym time and lifting routine are still going strong. 'Lifting weights stimulates muscle growth, therefore creating more muscle mass,' says Ronny Garcia, a certified personal trainer at, Blink Fitness. 'Muscle tissue burns more calories while at rest than fat tissue. Having an increased muscle mass allows you to burn more calories throughout the day without doing anything additional.' Resistance training also promotes the 'afterburn effect,' also known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), where the body continues to torch calories long after the workout is finished. Suplee prioritizes his mental health by not putting too much on his figurative plate and taking things one day at a time. After his weight loss transformation, the actor posted before-and-after snapshots, captioning the carousel, 'Once upon a time, the whole world was an impossibility. Conquering all of it is still impossible, so I'm just concentrating on today. If today becomes too much, I will focus on right now. Right now, I'm OK, I will beat right now.' Being in the present can help you make more mindful decisions about everyday life. 'Focusing on the small steps allows you to break down your goals and make them manageable," says Garcia. "This mindset can help you stay more consistent in having a daily habit or routine. You are able to stay in the moment, and be kind to yourself.'
Yahoo
30-01-2025
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The Gift review – an existential ‘poo-dunnit' that keeps on giving
A cake box arrives in the post, sent special delivery to Colin (Nicholas Burns), a 40-something north Londoner who works in advertising. But inside lies an offence wrapped in cling film that leaves Colin speechless: it is not cake but cack, as his brother-in-law, Brian (Alex Price), points out. So begins playwright Dave Florez's comedy, which sends Colin spiralling into crisis. His sister Lisa (Laura Haddock) and Brian buzz worriedly around him while he asks soul-searching questions of himself and of the box. Who could have sent it? Rupert from the advertising company, whom Colin recently laid off? Or someone further back whom he wronged at university and school? Who might want to wrong him? And was his gift from a human or animal source? Colin feels both guilty and angry at the anonymous sender by turns, while Lisa and Brian first encourage him to solve the 'poo-dunnit', then watch his growing obsession with concern. Snappily directed by Adam Meggido, the scenario is not exactly novel but is hugely amusing, and Florez has clear talent for zinging lines as Colin's conscience catches up with him. 'I have only thought of number one so is this number two?' he wonders. The set, designed by Sara Perks, is a pale grey kitchen cum living room which looks like the backdrop for a sitcom. The idea as a whole is reminiscent of the 00s American sitcom My Name Is Earl, with similar questions about guilt, regret and karma. The attempts to hit more serious notes are not always as successful as the humour. But the delivery of the box is the starting gun for an existential unravelling, and then a reset, for Colin. The production loses some of its potency in the last half hour, and the final act ties too neat a bow, as if keen to stave off Colin's darkness. But it does not matter when the script is so entertaining and the actors hit all the comic beats. It is silly and strangely warming stuff. At Park theatre, London, until 1 March
