Actor Brett Goldstein, the star of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, has appeared on the latest cover of Men's Health.. The feature highlights the 46-year-old's physical transformation and his candid reflections on mental health and his career trajectory .
A chiseled physique for the Men's Health cover
The Men's Health feature showcases Goldstein in a series of shirtless, poolside photographs.. According to the report, the actor posed both in a towel and underwater while carrying weights to emphasize his muscular frame. This physical display marks a significant chapter in his public persona, moving from the grit of his character Roy Kent to a highly curated fitness aesthetic.
Overcoming depression through therapy and gratitude
Beyond the physical, Goldstein used the interview to address his history with depression. He credited his mental health recovery to the use of therapy and a dedicated practice of gratitude. This openness reflects a growing trend among high-profile actors to dismantle the stigma surrounding male mental health, providing a counter-narrative to the "tough guy" archetype often associated with roles like Roy Kent.
The 'unfinished business' driving Ted Lasso Season 4
Fans of the Apple TV hit can look forward to more content, as Goldstein confirmed that Ted Lasso will return for a fourth season. The actor noted that the decision to continue was driven by "unfinished business" within the show's narrative. Having originally joined the production as a writer, Goldstein's transition to a Primetime Emmy-winning actor has fundamentally changed the scale of the series, which he compares to the expansive character world of The Simpsons' Springfield.
From a Marbella strip club to Emmy glory
Goldstein’s path to stardom was far from linear, involving a degree in film studies from Warwick University and a stint working at a strip club in Marbella, Spain. After these experiences, he moved to New York to train at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. while his career has flourished since his 2021 Emmy win, his journey from South London to Hollywood remains a central part of his professional identity.
What the 'Springfield' expansion leaves unsaid
As the production for Ted Lasso Season 4 moves forward, viewers are left wondering exactly what "unfinished business" the creators intend to resolve. While Goldstein suggests a vast expansion of the show's universe, it remains unverified how many new characters will be introduced to fill this "Springfield" model . The report also leaves it unconfirmed whether the fourth season will maintain the same comedic tone or lean further into the character-driven drama that defined its earlier success.
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