Katy O’Brian Instagram – If you’ve seen #LoveLiesBleeding, @a24’s new thriller/romance, you might be wondering how Katy O’Brian (@thekatyo) got so ripped. In real life, O’Brian—who is a martial arts instructor and former bodybuilder, in addition to being an actor—lives with Crohn’s disease,. While she’s generally able to maintain a busy work schedule and lift weights regularly, things went sideways as soon as she started filming: Her doctor said she needed immediate surgery to remove scar tissue that had formed due to Crohn’s—but taking time for the procedure and the post-op recovery wasn’t exactly an option when she needed to be on set for grueling 12- to 16-hour days and do an additional two to three hours of cardio and lifting every night.
At the link in bio, O’Brian sits down with @selfmagazine and shares details about her initial diagnosis, what it felt like to bring her “dream role” to life, and how she manages the challenges that come with building an acting career while navigating Crohn’s. | Posted on 14/Mar/2024 21:38:46
