Danielle Rose Russell has people caught off guard due to her weight loss. The actress has slimmed herself down and has many people question why and how she did that.
She gained a lot of fame with her brilliant performance as Hope Mikaelson in the CW show The Originals and Legacies. The young actress was quick to grab the audience’s attention. But these days, the focus has shifted from her acting to her weight loss journey.
Many people questioned Danielle Rose Russell’s weight loss. Was it something she wanted, or was it due to the unnecessary comments on her body? Here is everything you need to know about this 22-year-old woman and her journey to weight loss!
Danielle Rose Rusell Weight Loss Transformation
Danielle Rose Russell’s transformation did make her look beautiful as ever, but the journey was also sad. Why sad- you may ask? The actress has been a victim of body shaming. There is no hiding that Danielle has received malicious remarks about her body since her role as Hope Mikaelson.
Who is Danielle Rose Russell?
Danielle Rose Russell is an American actress born in Pequannock Town, New Jersey. The actress, born in 1999, has been acting and modeling since she was 10. Rose has starred in a few movies, such as Aloha (2015), A Walk Among Tombstones (2014), Pandemic (2016), and Wonder (2017), but her career point was when she played the role of Hope Mikaelson in the last season of The Originals and the main lead in the 2018 spin-off series Legacies.
What Motivated Danielle Rose Russell to Lose Weight?
Danielle never addressed her transformation, but many fans of Rose who love and adore her think body shaming is the reason that motivated her to lose weight, and that is shameful. No one should suffer from derogatory remarks directed at their appearance.
Well, if you work in the showbiz industry, you know about the constant body shaming. Danielle was one of the victims too. It does not matter if she gave her all in acting- the main focus was always her weight. Since the first season of the spin-off series, Danielle became a victim of fat-shaming, and that set her to lose weight.
Working as the main protagonist in the massive production shows welcomed more trolls towards her. The fans of The Original and The Vampire Diaries universe directed a lot of hate towards the 17-year-old Danielle and her weight when it got announced she would continue her role as Hope Mikaelson- saying she is unsuitable to play that character.
How did Danielle Rose Russell lose weight?
Unfortunately, Danielle Rose Russell’s weight loss secrets are still unknown. She has been quiet about her diet and workout plan, revealing nothing to anyone or sharing anything about it on social media. But it is confirmed that she may stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine as her weight loss method; after all, she is a celebrity, and they all hold to a body image. It is the minutiae of her diet that everyone is curious to know. Plus, as she is on sets most of the time, that could also be a factor that could have contributed to her weight loss journey.
Danielle and Weight Loss Surgery: Are the Rumors True?
There are many rumors going around on social media that Legacies actress might have done weight loss surgery. Let’s look at this from the other way. Danielle Rose Russell is only 22 years old, and why would some so young have weight loss surgery? Besides, it is not like she was morbidly obese and had no choice but to undergo such a procedure. However, Rose has not denied or said anything regarding these rumors, so we do not know the truth. We hope that what people are saying is not true because that could set a bad example, especially for the young audience.
Has she maintained her weight loss?
Danielle has been successful in maintaining her weight since losing it. It can get seen in the pictures she uploads to keep her fans updated about her on Instagram. Let’s see if she can hold onto the weight loss in the future. But it won’t matter much to Danielle, as the New Jersey actress loves every curve of her, and we love to see that!
How Long Did It Take for Danielle to Lose Weight?
The Danielle in the first season, which aired in 2018, and the Danielle we saw in the third season (2021) are two different Danielle. There is a clear difference in her weight, so keeping that timeline in mind, it took Danielle two years to slim down.
Danielle Rose Russell Fires Back at Body Shamers!
There are many people who love Danielle as a person and because of her incredible acting, but where there is love, there is also hate. Among many fatphobic people, there were also fans of the show who clouded Danielle with hate comments. The hate got so far that Danielle had to come forward to address them. In her Instagram post, she said,
“I will rarely address this, but it is extremely upsetting that people are calling me unworthy, a bad actress, or degrading me because I have curves.” Continuing her post, she said, “My petite curves make me different from a lot of actresses out there, but I don’t look at them as anything less than beautiful. I love the fact that I have a curvier body- in fact, my curves make me feel empowered as a woman. It’s extremely saddening that people feel the need to judge me based on my differences from other actresses.”
How Much Weight did Danielle Rose Russell Lose?
We do not know how much weight she has lost during her journey. But if you compare her before and after pictures, it is evident that Danielle has lost weight. Her once baby-fat-filled cheeks have become narrower, showcasing her jawline more.
