Kate Actress faces pressure to add weight after landing new acting role
By Paulette Mboga, September 15, 2025Kenyan actress Catherine Kamau, popularly known as Kate Actress, has revealed that her director advised her to gain some weight ahead of her next film.
The award-winning actress shared on Instagram on Monday, September 15, 2025, that while reviewing footage for the upcoming role, the director was shocked by her slimmer look and asked her to add a few pounds before production began.
Kate said the suggestion left her wondering where she would find the weight to put back on after working so hard to lose it.
“I am laughing because I just had a meeting with my director for the next film, and he is like, we were reviewing the clips and you look so young, you have lost so much weight it is almost unbelievable. For the role, maybe before production, maybe you could stuck up a few pounds. Guys, the way I have struggled! Aish, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. This job I chose!” she said with humour.
Major weight loss journey
Kate Actress underwent a weight loss procedure in May 2022, where she opted for the Allurion Program, a gastric balloon that is swallowed and later passes naturally after a few months. The balloon promotes a feeling of fullness, helping with portion control and weight reduction.
She was open about her decision, saying the procedure is not magic and still requires strict discipline with diet and regular exercise. Since then, she has maintained her results with consistency at the gym and healthier eating habits.
The drastic change is what led to the new challenge of being asked to adjust her body again, but this time in the opposite direction.
Kate acknowledged that acting often requires flexibility, with roles demanding different physical appearances. While she has put in immense effort to shed weight, she also understands the demands of her profession and is willing to adapt where necessary.
She admitted it will not be easy to add back weight after her journey, but joked that it is all part of the sacrifices that come with the job. “Maybe, before production, I could stack up a few pounds. Where will I get that weight?” she wondered aloud.
For now, Kate is focused on preparing for her role while balancing her body goals.