Kate Beckinsale's Grief: Weight Loss Tied to Loss

Kate Beckinsale, 52, has responded to online comments about her weight loss, revealing it is deeply connected to grief. In an emotional video, she explained that her thinness is a "physical manifestation of grief" after losing her mother and stepfather in recent years. The British actress detailed the profound suffering she witnessed during their illnesses and deaths.

Beckinsale reflected on the trauma of watching her mother, Judy Loe, and stepfather, Roy Battersby, pass away. Her mother died in July 2025, and her stepfather in January 2024. She shared that the intense suffering and shock have impacted her appetite, likening it to a physical shutdown rather than an intentional act like anorexia.

The star expressed her refusal to engage with the negativity she has received, wishing critics had experienced the same upbringing that instilled empathy in her. She emphasized that the body often reflects deep emotional pain, a sentiment she previously shared on social media.