The Boys star Anthony Starr shares realities of staying fit for Homelander role

Even Homelander needs to eat vegetables from time to time.

Anthony Starr, known for his role as Homelander in "The Boys," has opened up about the grueling fitness regime he maintains to stay in shape for the show. 

In an interview with Men’s Health,  Starr revealed the lengths he went to avoid wearing a corset on screen during season one. 

"They tried to put me in a corset, which was not pleasant and kind of embarrassing. So, I trained like crazy for two weeks to get rid of it and thankfully never wore a corset on screen," he shared. This determination set the tone for his fitness journey.

As Starr delved into his diet, he highlighted the importance of balance and adapting as he aged. 

"It's harder to stay in shape once you're over 40. I have to be much more conscious of my nutrition, do a lot more stretching, and yoga has become a big part of my life," he noted.

Starr’s diet is predominantly proteins, fats, and vegetables. 

"I go for proteins, fats, anything green – veggies, cruciferous vegetables. I don't eat a lot of carbohydrates. If I do, it tends to be vegetable carbs as opposed to pastas and bread," he explained. Avocado and broccoli are his go-to foods, emphasizing their superfood status.

Starr also confessed his love for junk food during the off-season.

"I'm not going to brand name it, but there is one pizza joint set up by a nameless celebrity who makes the best gluten-free pizza I've ever had," he admitted. His weekends, he said, are marked by indulgence. "I have a huge problem with burgers, so Saturday night is me, the couch, and burgers."

His travel-heavy lifestyle requires flexibility in his workouts. "I have a little TRX and some bands that come with me everywhere I go. There's always a door frame or somewhere I can get a workout in. If not, I'll go to push-ups and sit-ups," Starr explained.

Reflecting on his role in "The Boys," Starr highlighted the unique challenge of maintaining his physique throughout the lengthy shooting schedule. "The nature of the suits – they're very form-fitting. I have to keep myself almost exactly the same shape for the entire seven to eight months of the shoot," he said.