AceShowbiz - Actress Kristin Davis, widely known for her role in Sarah Jessica Parker-fronted show "SATC", recently opened up about the intense pressure to maintain a certain body image during her time on the hit show "Melrose Place."

In a revealing interview with People, Davis recounted being explicitly told by producers, "Just don't gain any weight," after assuming the role of Brooke Armstrong in 1995.

Despite having a positive relationship with her co-stars, Davis described a pervasive "thinness situation" on the set, where every actor was expected to be "gorgeous and super skinny."

This led her to overexercise and drastically cut her food intake, eventually involving a running coach and indulging in consecutive 90-minute spin classes. "I was frustrated. I was trying to do the thing," she explained, adding, "Of course, I'm sure I wasn't eating, I have no idea. I don't remember the eating part."

One particularly alarming instance involved Davis fainting in a parking lot due to the extreme demands she placed on her body. "Sometimes I couldn't remember my name," she admitted, acknowledging the severe impact on her cognitive functions.

Her insecurities were further heightened when co-star Thomas Calabro informed her that producers were stressing about her weight. Although he reassured her and praised her curves, the overarching message was clear - staying thin was non-negotiable.

When Davis confronted a line producer about the issue, she was met with a familiar response, "We think you look beautiful," but with the caveat, "Just don't gain any weight." This exchange highlighted the challenges Davis and others faced regarding body image, an environment that was, as she described, "just normal [back] then."

However, Davis has since made significant strides toward body acceptance. She has shifted her focus to activities she enjoys, like yoga and Pilates, and she has been open about her journey to self-love.

In a conversation with Woman magazine, she stated, "Finally I have come to accept and love my body shape," advocating for women to undergo cosmetic enhancements only if they want to, not due to societal pressure.

Davis' story is a stark reminder of the often toxic nature of body image expectations in the entertainment industry and serves as an encouraging narrative for young people grappling with similar pressures.