Kat Dennings has recently opened up about how painful it was to receive harsh criticism as a child actor in Hollywood. Before having starred in hits like 2 Broke Girls, Kat began her acting journey with stints in Sex and the City and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

Kat Dennings recalled a casting director calling her 'fat' and not 'pretty enough' when she was 12 years old: 'How can anyone say that about a little kid? This is insane.'

Kat Dennings has opened up about her early days in the movie industry, revealing that the environment showed little regard for inclusivity.

Kat Dennings was branded "fat" and not "pretty enough" by "cruel" casting directors when she was auditioning for parts as a child. The 38-year-old 'Thor' actress - who started her showbiz career aged nine - has revealed she was given devastating feedback when trying out for parts as a young age but she was determined not to let the nasty comments about her appearance put her off her chosen career.

Actress Kat Dennings is getting candid about the "very harsh" criticism she received about her physical appearance as a child actor.

Since getting her start on the WB sitcom “Raising Dad” 24 years ago, Kat Dennings has seen it all. In a recent conversation with People, Dennings discussed casting directors who were “very cruel” to her even at a young age.