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

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 Johnson. And herein lies the problem.

They're lying. Or they're told to lie.

Russell Crowe achieved his physique naturally through disciplined eating, dieting, and training.

While he may not have possessed the “perfect” genetics for muscular development, he looked impressive, at least in my opinion.

The unfortunate truth is that most of today's famous male actors in Hollywood, the ones who build incredibly muscular bodies for their leading roles within a relatively short period of time, lie about their exercise and eating routines. Or rather, they conveniently omit crucial details.

I recently came across a remarkable article by Pete Ross title…