Hollywood actor Colman Domingo is embracing his age with confidence. The 56-year-old star of Euphoria has revealed that he feels "sexier" and "more vibrant" as he grows older. Domingo recently shed 20 pounds in an effort to "look healthier" after noticing weight gain, which prompted him to reassess his eating and sleeping habits, according to Female First UK.
Health Transformation
Speaking to Red magazine, Domingo explained, "I do know that I have to take care of myself in a different way. I've always been a lean person, but then I started to gain weight, so my eating habits, my sleeping habits, all that stuff had to change. I physically looked older, I looked heavier and I was like, 'Oh, wait a minute, I've got to really look at this, because just for my own health and also for my own, honestly, staying power in this industry, what role will I play?'"
He added, "So, I really decided to trim back on 20lbs. People are like, 'You look younger'. And it's not that I'm trying to look younger, but I know I look healthier."
Drag Performance with Charli XCX
Domingo also reflected on his appearance in Charli XCX's music video for her single Tears last year. The actor gave the 26-year-old pop star full creative freedom to dress him as her "fantasy." He recalled, "The beautiful thing is I was going to my fitting, and she's being very gentle [asking] what level of drag would I be up for doing?'. I said, 'I want to be your fantasy. Do whatever you want. Give me the highest heels. Give me the tightest corset. Let's go for it'."
He described the shoot as one of the "most fun experiences" he has had in a long time. "We just had a time. That's one of the most fun experiences I've had in a very long time," Domingo shared.
Dealing with Criticism
Last year, Domingo faced backlash from trolls who criticized his drag performance in the video. However, the actor did not let the negativity affect him, continuing to embrace his artistic choices and self-expression.
