She wears a wig in the show and also make-up artists glue hairs on to her eyebrows to extend them.
Ferrera said she has an inner Ugly Betty and sometimes finds it comforting not to dress up.
She said: I think everyone does. Whats funny is that fashion designers take risks with things that dont look good with Betty and they look fantastic.
In my personal life I am not that risky. I wear jeans and a T-shirt 90% of the time.
The actress also told Instyle magazine that she tries not to feel under pressure to be thin.
I like to feel strong, and being skinny doesnt necessarily mean feeling healthy.
Patricia Johnson
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