I'd add that the camera also adds 10 lbs. Meaning that due to the physics of the optics and sensors, faces get flattened out and people look 'fat' as a result.

I'd add that the camera also adds 10 lbs. Meaning that due to the physics of the optics and sensors, faces get flattened out and people look 'fat' as a result. So, to compensate, actors tend to be a lot skinnier in real life. Like, 'yo, you need a cheeseburger' skinnier. My brother lived in LA for a number of years and would occasionally run into celebs. He said that when running into one he would first always say to himself 'Hey, that person looks a lot like a skinnier and shorter version of ___". And, lo, it would just be that actor, but without all the makeup and lighting and wardrobe.