Christina Hendricks, the "Mad Men" star known for her curvaceous figure, recently revealed in an interview that she has missed out on several movie roles because of her body type. According to the actress, her voluptuous body doesn't fit the typical Hollywood ideal, and she has been turned down for roles because of her size. In a conversation with The New York Times, Hendricks shared that there were instances when she knew she had nailed the audition, but casting directors would dismiss her with comments like, "We just don't think that a doctor would look like that." She added that it was embarrassing to even think of such comments. Hendricks expressed her frustration with the lack of progress in Hollywood, saying there should be a variety of body types on television, and it is "outrageous" that there aren't.
Hendricks, who played Joan Holloway in "Mad Men," rose to fame for her role on the show. In an interview with The Sun, Hendricks attributed her curvaceous figure to her time spent in Italy as a model. She said she gained 15 pounds from eating pasta and drinking cappuccinos, which she loved because it made her look more feminine and sexy. She also said that she has always been comfortable with her body and wouldn't starve herself to fit the typical Hollywood mold.
Hendricks praised "Mad Men" creator Matt Weiner for casting her as Joan, saying that it took his beautiful writing to put her in the right place. She noted that one of the reasons people admire her character is because she is powerful, strong, and feminine at the same time, which was not easy to achieve.
After "Mad Men," Hendricks continued to act in films and TV shows. She appeared in hit movies like "Bad Santa 2" and "The Neon Demon" and made guest appearances on TV shows such as "Another Period" and "The Romanoffs." Hendricks' performance as Joan Harris remains one of the most significant roles of her career, and she helped make the show a critical and commercial success.