Delta Burke, famous for Designing Women, faced harsh scrutiny over her weight and mental health struggles. Despite this, her husband, actor Gerald McRaney, was her steadfast support. Burke used her struggles as inspiration for the Designing Women episode They Shoot Fat Women, Don’t They?, earning an Emmy nomination. After leaving the show in 1991, she found healing, with McRaney’s love and support proving crucial in helping her through tough times.
