'Back to Black' Star Marisa Abela on Why She Lost Weight to Play Amy Winehouse for Biopic (Exclusive)

Entertainment Tonight News

'Back to Black' Star Marisa Abela on Why She Lost Weight to Play Amy Winehouse for Biopic (Exclusive)
NewsMoviesMusic
  • 📰 etnow
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 38 sec. here
  • 10 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 47%
  • Publisher: 51%

The actress sat down with ET to talk about her breakout role in the Winehouse biopic.

Kendall Jenner and Cardi B Get Cozy With Their Exes at Met Gala After-PartiesAriana Grande Gives Surprise Performance Inside 2024 Met GalaWatch Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Make Stunning Met Gala Debut'Dark Matter': Everything to Know About the New Mind-Bending Series 'The Voice': Dan + Shay on Competing With Reba and Going Back on Tour ‘The Voice’: Reba McEntire on Her 'Smack Talking' Strategy and Her New Sitcom Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Make Their 2024...

"I mean, like any of the other transformations, like the physical or the vocal," she said of how she approached losing weight for the gig."It was necessary. I think for me, it was a part of her life, this addiction and her struggles and an eating disorder. Which are very real for a lot of people." about his sister's death and shared his suspicion that the eating disorder was just as much to blame as Winehouse's struggles with alcoholism.

"It was who she was and having less of yourself, physically, makes a real difference of how you interact with the world and how the world interacts with you," Abela said."I felt it was very important for me to stay true to her physical journey."

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

etnow /  🏆 696. in US

News Movies Music News Amy Winehouse Marisa Abela Back To Black Sam Taylor-Johnson

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

'Back to Black' Review: Nails Amy Winehouse in Every Look and Note'Back to Black' Review: Nails Amy Winehouse in Every Look and NoteSam Taylor-Johnson's jazz-meets-rock-star biopic exerts an authentic fascination, but its dysfunctional-addict love story keeps us at a distance.
Read more »

Amy Winehouse Biopic 'Back to Black' Receives Mixed ReviewsAmy Winehouse Biopic 'Back to Black' Receives Mixed ReviewsThe review embargo for the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black has been lifted, with the movie receiving a brutal response from critics. While critics praise the lead actress's performance, they criticize the weak script and overly cautious approach.
Read more »

Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black' a celebration, its makers sayAmy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black' a celebration, its makers sayAmy Winehouse's lyrics and music were the 'guiding star' for director Sam Taylor-Johnson in bringing the late singer's story to the screen in 'Back to Black'.
Read more »

Sam Taylor-Johnson and Marisa Abela Discuss New Amy Winehouse Biopic, ‘Back to Black’Sam Taylor-Johnson and Marisa Abela Discuss New Amy Winehouse Biopic, ‘Back to Black’Sam Taylor-Johnson, Marisa Abela at a preview screening of the Amy Winehouse biopic discussed the film’s point of view, Abela’s singing, and what it takes to channel Winehouse.
Read more »

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Share a ‘Song for Amy’ Winehouse From ‘Back to Black’ BiopicNick Cave and Warren Ellis Share a ‘Song for Amy’ Winehouse From ‘Back to Black’ BiopicNick Cave and Warren Ellis have shared their 'Song for Amy,' from the new Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black.'
Read more »

Back To Black's True Story & Amy Winehouse's Real Life ExplainedBack To Black's True Story & Amy Winehouse's Real Life ExplainedMarisa Abela as Amy from Back to Black
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-06 21:41:25