Best known for playing George Costanza on Seinfeld, Jason Alexander’s neurotic and self-deprecating characters have been loved for decades. However, after his success on the beloved sitcom, Alexander ventured into various other projects, including Shallow Hal, a comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers. Though it boasted a star-studded cast, including Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow, Shallow Hal has since become one of the most controversial films of the early 2000s.

While Alexander’s portrayal of Hal’s friend Mauricio in Shallow Hal was meant to be comedic, it quickly became one of the most criticized aspects of the film. Alexander, much like his co-stars, has since distanced himself from the film, expressing regret about his involvement. Although Shallow Hal was a commercial success, its outdated and insensitive approach to body image has made it a difficult chapter for many of its stars to revisit.

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