Key Takeaways
- The speculation about Carano’s weight gain intensified after her appearance on the “Shawn Ryan Show” on August 12, 2024.
- Interestingly, Carano addressed her weight gain directly on the Sage Steele Podcast on April 10, 2024.
- Many speculate that Carano’s firing from Disney+ and Lucasfilm in February 2021 may have catalyzed her weight gain.
Gina Carano, the talented actress and former mixed martial artist, has recently become a topic of discussion due to her noticeable weight gain.
Fans have observed changes in her appearance, particularly since her role in Disney’s space Western series “The Mandalorian.”
The speculation about Carano’s weight gain intensified after her appearance on the “Shawn Ryan Show” on August 12, 2024.
Viewers commented on her changed appearance, with some expressing concern for her health while others wondered if she might be pregnant or had undergone plastic surgery.
During the show, Carano opened up about her experiences in Hollywood, including the pressures and challenges she faced.
She discussed her move from Los Angeles to Montana, sharing insights into her childhood struggles and how MMA helped her stay on the right path.
Carano also delved into Hollywood’s politics and the pressure to conform, touching on her mental health struggles and spiritual journey.
Interestingly, Carano addressed her weight gain directly on the Sage Steele Podcast on April 10, 2024.
She revealed that her physical appearance had suffered in the past two years because she had not been actively involved in mixed martial arts.
Carano explained,
“I think sometimes we put on weight and we try to protect ourselves… weight can be kind of like a protection of ‘don’t look at me and I’m safe in here.'”
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She further elaborated on the emotional aspects of weight gain, stating,
“It’s also just a different kind of… you don’t want to do alcohol, you don’t want to do drugs, you don’t want to have mental problems, so I think food is also like a comforting thing.”
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Many speculate that Carano’s firing from Disney+ and Lucasfilm in February 2021 may have catalyzed her weight gain.
The controversial dismissal came after she made social media posts comparing the political climate in the US to the Holocaust, which sparked outrage among many.
Despite the challenges, Carano has shown resilience.
She recently celebrated a victory in her lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm when a federal judge denied Disney’s motion to dismiss the case.
This legal battle, supported by attorneys hired by Elon Musk’s social media company X, has been ongoing for over three years.
As Carano continues to navigate her career and personal life, she expressed a desire to return to her fitness roots.
She shared on the Sage Steele Podcast,
“I’m starting to physically feel like that burden lift. I’m starting to work out again and get into mixed martial arts again, which was my first physical healing when I was 20 or 21.“
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In Case You Didn’t Know
- Gina Carano revealed in an interview that her passion for mixed martial arts stemmed from an unexpected source – body shaming.
- Carano recalled when she had gained weight and was visiting the gym to support her then-boyfriend. A Thai trainer at the gym bluntly told her, “Oh baby, you fat, you need to lose weight.” Rather than letting this comment discourage her, Carano chose to train with this very trainer.
- She has 7 wins out of 8 matches in her MMA career, with three knockouts.
