Bryce Dallas Howard’s Fearless ‘I Love My Butt’ Moment Resurfaces with a Powerful Message
Few Hollywood stars have been as candid about body image as Bryce Dallas Howard. Her body-positive message has become a significant part of her public persona, especially during her role as Claire Dearing in the ‘Jurassic World’ films.
Red carpets have often served as the backdrop for her empowering message. Howard has shared that she frequently chose her own outfits for events because the clothes provided to her didn’t fit, crediting her publicist, Alex Schack, for encouraging her to take charge. In a 2017 interview with Elle Australia, she discussed the shocking costs of a US size 6 in Hollywood, revealing that a wardrobe bill during a publicity tour could reach $40,000 when stylists struggled to find clothes in her size.
The cheeky remark was just a part of the larger conversation. Howard recalled that early in her career, she often couldn’t fit into the available clothing, reflecting, “Oh man, if I didn’t have like, these childbearing hips or whatever,” she told TODAY.
Her perspective shifted after becoming a mother. She expressed happiness about having those hips, appreciating how they served her well during motherhood.
Howard also noted a change in fashion, with curvier silhouettes gaining acceptance and more designs becoming available. Her straightforward takeaway was refreshing: “If something doesn’t fit you, then it’s the clothes problem. It’s not your problem,” she stated in the same TODAY interview, adding, “You don’t change yourself for the clothes.”
For women grappling with body confidence, she suggested asking what they would say to their best friend and then speaking to themselves in the same supportive manner.
That confidence faced challenges later in her career. In 2022, Howard revealed to Metro that she had been asked not to use her natural body in films. She mentioned that director Colin Trevorrow intervened to protect her on ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ when discussions about weight loss arose.
I LOVE MY BUTT. I DO, I LOVE MY BUTT – BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD VIA ‘TODAY’ https://t.co/5scsqHpk9X
— Best of Hollywood ✨💫 (@besthollywood9) October 5, 2026
She framed this as a victory for her character, expressing excitement about the action sequences she performed. Many of the stunts would not have been feasible had she been dieting, and she hoped her experience would inspire others.
By 2024, around the release of ‘Argylle,’ Howard shared with People that she had decided to stop discussing her body. She emphasized her focus on what her body can achieve, declaring that dieting was detrimental to her.
She described a new approach to casting, where she communicates openly with filmmakers from the start, clarifying that hiring her means casting her as she is, not a slimmer version. She noted that ‘Argylle’ director Matthew Vaughn assured her he was hiring her.
The resurfaced post is playful on the surface but carries a practical message. Howard places the responsibility on the clothing and an industry that has been slow to adapt, not on women’s bodies. Her message is clear: if something doesn’t fit, the issue isn’t with you.
Additionally, her career continues to flourish beyond the franchise that made her a household name. She has directed episodes of ‘The Mandalorian’ and expresses a passion for directing that rivals her love for acting.
For fans, this throwback serves as a reminder that Howard has consistently championed this message over the years. Although the post may be a few years old, its message remains timeless.