Christina Hendricks says curves made her lose out on roles
Christina Hendricks' anger at being turned down for roles because of her curves before landing hit show Mad Men
Christina Hendricks has been applauded for representing a different body type in Hollywood - but it hasn't always been that way.
The curvaceous actress - who is best known for her role as Joan Holloway in Mad Men - reveals her anger at being turned down for roles because of her shape in a new interview with The Times.
'I auditioned for things where I knew I killed the audition. I knew I did,' the 42-year-old said of her struggle to get hired before the hit AMC show.
'It was like. "Oh, should I give you my sizes now, or...?" And they would call up and say, "We just don't think that a doctor would look like that".
'I would be embarrassed to even say that out loud.' Hendricks admitted.
The Drive star expressed her frustration at how little Hollywood has progressed and the fact it is still an issue.
'There should be a million different body types [on television].' she explained.
'It's outrageous that there aren't. And it's outrageous that we're sitting here having this conversation and it's even a thing'
Hendricks shot to fame with her starring role in Mad Men which ran from 2007 to 2015.
But walking into the audition, she wasn't sure she'd get the role.
'I walk [into my audition] a little bit defeated. But I just put on my game face and did it. And I got this role. And ever since then I get all these, like, amazing strong-a**ed, powerful women.'
In an interview last year with Weekend magazine, Hendricks said her figure should be celebrated.
'I was born with this figure,' she shrugged. 'And I’m very proud of it. I think it should be celebrated, and I love fashion so I try to wear clothes that will make me look good.
'I don't actually think about showing it or not showing it – I just try to choose a beautiful dress that flatters me. I certainly don’t not wear something because of my figure. Having said that, I hope I’m known for other things too!'
