Story highlights Chris Sullivan wears a fat suit on "This Is Us"Co-star says he was best for the job(CNN) Chris Sullivan may be one of the first actors body-shamed for not being big enough. The "This Is Us" star has faced criticism for wearing a fat suit on the show. His co-star Chrissy Metz defended the decision Thursday night on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen." "But Chris has been heavier, so I think he understands the plight of being overweight." Metz and Sullivan play love interests Kate Pearson and Toby Damon on the popular NBC drama.

Source: CNN February 17, 2017 14:56 UTC