Brittany Snow Reflects On ‘Destructive’ Eating Disorder

Actress Brittany Snow recently reflected on her past eating disorder in the caption of a candid Instagram post. The “Pacifider” actress opened up about how her previous struggle consumed so much of her life that she couldn’t see a future without it. Today, however, Snow said she’s thriving in recovery and thanked those who supported her along the way.

“Today, September 17th, marks 17 years of recovery for me. I’ve heard they call that a golden anniversary. And somehow, that feels fitting,” Snow captioned a recent Instagram post. “My movie, Parachute, is about this very day, the day I made the decision to stop hurting myself. The day I chose to bet on myself, even when I couldn’t yet imagine what a life on the other side might look like.”

Elsewhere in the caption, Snow reflected on her recent accomplishment and implied that she has much to be proud of. “Seventeen years ago, I didn’t know if I would make it. I couldn’t see a future, and I certainly couldn’t imagine one where I would learn to be kind to myself,” she wrote.

She continued, “If someone had told me then that I would not only live, but one day have a beautiful, full life, free from the cycle of self-destruction and my eating disorder… I truly don’t think I would have believed them.”

Brittany Snow Says She Has Many People To Thank For Where She’s At

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Snow went on to thank those who supported her during the dark period in her life, especially her friends and family.

“My friends saw me, heard me, helped me. My family loved me through it. And somewhere underneath the noise, there was a tiny voice inside me that kept saying: don’t give up. There is so much more to your story,” she posted. “There was so much beauty ahead that I couldn’t see yet. So much love. And one of the greatest gifts of making it through is being able to turn around and share the hope I couldn’t see possible.”

Brittany Snow Said Recovery Was Her Only Option

This isn’t the first time Snow has opened up about body image. In a 2025 interview with Self, the “Guiding Light” star said she struggled with self-image for many years.

“I had so much disdain for my body and I couldn’t see myself as a functional, beautiful being. I only saw the things that were wrong with me,” she said.

At 23, though, Snow realized she needed help, so she took an acting hiatus to focus on recovery, and, according to her, her “life depended on it.”

“I mean, there was no way that I would still be here—and I’m trying not to be hyperbolic,” she said.

A Popular Reality Star Also Spoke About Her Struggles With An Eating Disorder

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Snow isn’t the only public figure who has used their platform to spread awareness about the harmful effects eating disorders can have on people. According to a previous report from The Blast, “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Layla Taylor spoke bravely about her challenges during season 4 of the Hulu series.

Since then, Taylor said she’s focused on her recovery and continues to prioritize her health and well-being. “I just feel like getting in the right mental headspace has been the biggest thing for me with recovering from my eating disorder and just trying to have a better relationship with my body and food in general,” she said.

Taylor Was Tired Of Fighting ‘Exhausting’ Eating Disorder

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In addition to her struggles with an eating disorder, Taylor told her co-stars she had been using a GLP-1 to keep weight off. However, the reality star and mother of two admitted that using them caused her more harm than good.

“Far before I touched [GLP-1 medications] I’ve had my struggles. It’s been lonely and exhausting, fighting a battle in my own brain while trying to show up like everything is okay and receive comments daily on my body. Recovery has been messy and far from linear. Some days feel strong, and others feel really heavy,” she said.