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The Hollywood Illusion: Today’s Naturally Unobtainable Male Body Image
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The Hollywood Illusion: Today’s Naturally Unobtainable Male Body Image

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Nov 29, 2023
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Have you observed the prevailing trend in Hollywood over the past two decades?

Let's take a moment to envision a young Russell Crowe in the 2000 film “Gladiator.” Brilliant. Powerful. Muscular.

However, in today's Hollywood, he wouldn't even be considered particularly muscular.

To play the same role in 2021, he would have to resemble someone like Dwayne Jo…

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