, the actress discussed the beginning of her"year of health" during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, she says she slowly lost weight in order to"drastically change" and eventually harvest her eggs.“I was getting quite a lot of attention for the weight loss,” she told the publication. “I thought: ‘Gosh, people are so intrigued by this.’ Literally, I got more attention for weight loss than any movie I'd ever done.
While it was hurtful to realize how little people cared while she was larger, Wilson admitted that the added attention was"such positive reinforcement" that ended up motivating her to continue maintaining her healthy routine. “It was interesting to know exactly what it's like to be invisible sexually and then to be visible,” she added."I've experienced both sides of the coin.”, the comedian added that it's common for people to"think that there's some magic pill, or some sick special diet, or exercise regime or whatever" that will magically help a person lose weight or get healthy.
"It's literally about working at a healthier way to deal with your emotions, and there is no magic solution," she added."And then maybe me telling my story might encourage them to do the same and make healthy change in their lives."Marie Claire email subscribers get intel on fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more. Sign up here.