“I don’t think I ever took my shirt off in a pool until I was in my mid-30s even in front of family and friends,” explained the two-time Oscar nominee in a Friday Instagram post.

“Probably would have happened sooner if my childhood insecurities weren’t exacerbated by years of public mockery about my body by press and interviewers.”.

Hill added that he previously struggled with body image but has come to terms with his shape and included a screenshot of the article with the half-naked photo of him.