Tara Reid denies rumors and speculation that she has an eating disorder, in a brand new magazine interview.
The rumors have been following the 47-year-old American Pie actress for years and she has now set the record straight in a conversation with the Inquisitor of Los Angeles.
“I am not anorexic and never have been,” she told reporter Derek Warburton.
‘And I definitely don’t have bulimia. I’m afraid of throwing up, so that’s not going to happen. And I love food too much.’
However, the Josie and the Pussycat star looked almost unrecognizable during the accompanying photoshoot for the interview.
Tara was heavily made up and styled to perfection for the shoot, and emphasized in the interview that she is tired of people talking about her weight.
Speaking out: Tara Reid discusses ‘bullying’ in a new cover interview with Los Angeles Inquisitor magazine
Setting the record straight: Tara Reid is fed up with constant speculation that she has an eating disorder (Photo: 2016)
The naturally thin actress said: “So anyone who says I have anorexia or bulimia is wrong. So stop it. Leave me alone. Let me point out something else, but not these two things. It’s not right.’
The American Pie star also said that the ongoing speculation about her weight is a form of bullying that has led her to a dark place.
That’s part of the reason she decided to participate in Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
The Sharknado actress joined the cast of the military training competition to “overcome certain problems she has deep inside.”
“I thought if I could do this, try this, maybe I can get over some things that I have, like the darkness inside of me,” she shared. “And a lot of it is about bullying.”
Unrecognizable: The American Pie star appeared heavily made up for her latest photo shoot
Stylish: The photo spread featured Tara in a number of sultry poses
Wild thing! Tara wore a leopard print jacket and sunglasses in another cool photo
And even though she was the first contestant to leave the show, she has no regrets.
‘I’m so glad I did it because it really helped me. It made me know my strength, my mental strength, my inner strength – not necessarily my physical strength,” she said.
“But I learned a lot about myself and I came back feeling like I was a better person.”
And Tara was surprised by the overwhelming positive support she received from fans in DMs telling her she did a great job and that they were proud of her.
Naturally thin: The rumors have dogged the Josie and the Pussycat star, 47, for years and she has set the record straight in an interview with the Los Angeles Inquisitor (Picture: 2018)
The naturally thin actress added: “So anyone who says I have anorexia or bulimia is wrong. So stop it. Leave me alone. Let me point out something else, but not these two things. It’s not right’ (Photo: 2022)
Before: Tara (pictured above in 2003) has always been naturally slim
“And I read them out loud with Nate, my friend, and we would cry at times because it felt so good, because I never felt that support.”
Tara also took time to address the fans who reached out and lifted her spirits.
‘Thank you for making me feel good again. Because you can’t write everyone back – it’s too difficult – but I wanted to make a statement. Thank you to everyone who supported me and made me feel better and made me want to be a better person.
“I appreciated every comment that every fan said, and I want to thank them all.”