Burt Reynolds' Height Obsession Revealed by Co-Star

Lesley-Anne Down, who co-starred with Burt Reynolds in the 1980 film 'Rough Cut,' has shared intimate details about the late actor's insecurities. Reynolds, a major star known for films like 'Deliverance' and 'Smokey and the Bandit,' was reportedly obsessed with his height.

Down recounted how Reynolds would wear heels and insoles to add several inches to his stature. She recalled a specific occasion during filming in London when she persuaded him to forgo these aids, allowing her to see him at his natural height for what she believed was the first time.

According to Down, Reynolds' obsessions also extended to his hairpieces and his physique, particularly his crotch area. In a separate 1989 profile, writer Pat Jordan noted that Reynolds likely no longer wore lifts, suggesting they were more in his mind than a necessity.

Down also reflected on her own career, admitting that her ability to attract male attention in Hollywood was not something she particularly enjoyed or contemplated deeply. She is also set to appear in the film 'Reagan' as Margaret Thatcher, a role she approached with humility, hoping to capture the former Prime Minister's spirit for a new generation.