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Neighbours star Madeleine West reveals shocking details of her eating disorder to make herself look like Barbie as she shares 'triggering' red carpet picture: 'Almost killed me'


Madeleine West has revealed she can't bear to look at red carpet photos that were taken during the height of her Neighbours fame and her anorexia in pursuit of a Barbie-like figure in the early 2000s.

The photo shows a beaming young blonde on the cusp of stardom— dolled up in a vibrant blue gown as she stepped out onto the red carpet for England's National TV Awards. Former Neighbours star Madeleine West, 43, has revealed the heartbreaking details of her Barbie-inspired eating disorder - which was at its peak when she appeared at the National TV Awards in London in October 2000 In June, Mattel announced it will partner with OpenAI to 'design, develop, and launch groundbreaking experiences' for its iconic toys, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Polly Pocket.

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