She gave anOscar-nominated performance in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.And Andra Day is opening up about losing an incredible 40lbs to play the jazz icon, but admits that slimming down didn't make her feel more attractive.Speaking to InStyleabout her transformation, Day, 36, said:'I've had people ask me, "Do you feel prettier now that you've lost weight?" I was like, "Hell, no!
I liked being juicy! I was cool," 'I liked being juicy! I was cool': Andra Day said of how she felt after losing 40 pounds for her role in The United States Vs.
Billie Holiday.'But I do like the way [the weight loss] feels on my body, I like the way it feels on my joints. You do notice a difference.
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