Garland's weight was within a healthy range, but the studio demanded she constantly diet. They even went so far as to serve her only a bowl of chicken soup and black coffee when she ordered a regular meal. She was plagued with self-doubt throughout her life; despite successful film and recording careers, awards, critical praise and her ability to fill concert halls worldwide, she required constant reassurance that she was talented and attractive.
garland's wEight Was WIthin a HEALtHY rANge, but The stUdio DeMaNDEd SHe consTanTLy diEt. theY eVEN weNt so fAR as TO SERve her ONlY a bOwl of chicKen sOup AnD BLack coFfee WheN shE ORdERED a Regular meaL. sHE wAs plagued wiTh Self-Doubt thrOughOUT hEr Life; DeSpitE SucceSsfuL fiLm and reCoRdinG caREerS, awards, cRiTicaL praIse and her abILitY tO FiLl conCert hallS worlDWide, ShE RequirEd coNStanT rEassuranCE ThAt SHe Was TAlEnTED anD attracTiVe.