Eva Amurri, the 40-year-old actress and lifestyle blogger, has never been one to shy away from the spotlight. But this month, she’s grabbing headlines for a deeply personal choice: a breast reduction surgery that downsized her size 32F chest, a decision she says was 20 years in the making. On April 2, Amurri announced the procedure with a cheeky Instagram post, posing in pink lingerie beside a cake scrawled with “Bye Bye Boobies.” Now, as she navigates recovery, she’s dishing out candid updates that pull back the curtain on a journey both painful and empowering.
The surgery, performed by New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Umbareen Mahmood, wasn’t just about aesthetics. Amurri, daughter of Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon and Italian director Franco Amurri, has been open about the physical and emotional toll of her large breasts. They caused chronic back pain, limited her clothing options, and left her wrestling with self-consciousness. She’d been saving up for the procedure for five years, a plan that predates the online storm over her low-cut wedding gown last June. That dress, worn at her Hudson Valley nuptials to chef Ian Hock, sparked a flurry of criticism, with some trolls clutching their pearls over her cleavage. Amurri clapped back hard, but she’s clear: the surgery wasn’t about caving to haters. “For the record, these two things are not related,” she wrote on Instagram, shutting down speculation.
Recovery hasn’t been a walk in the park. Amurri’s been documenting the gritty details, from sleepless nights to the small victories. Sleeping on her back—a necessity post-surgery—has been a nightmare for the self-professed side-sleeper. “I know these next few weeks are gonna be rough,” she admitted online. Blow-drying her hair is out of the question; lifting her arms to wield a hairdryer strains her healing incisions. She’s swapped her hefty Stanley cup for a lightweight water bottle with a straw, a practical tip she shared with followers. Exercise? Forget it. For six weeks, she’s limited to daily walks, a far cry from her usual routine. Yet, despite the bruising and discomfort, Amurri’s spirits are high. “The girls are looking real good,” she posted, marveling at results she says surpass even her teenage figure. “So worth it.”
Amurri’s journey began long before the scalpel. Her breasts, which ballooned during pregnancies and nursing her three children with ex-husband Kyle Martino, fluctuated wildly, leading to sagging and added strain. By her own account, she wore a 32F bra, a size that made everyday tasks—like finding a dress that fit or easing back pain—a constant battle. On her blog, Happily Eva After, she laid it bare: large breasts “can make you extremely self-conscious and insecure. They hurt your back, they’re hard to clothe, and most importantly: you can’t take them off and take a break.” The surgery, which included a lift, was her first time under general anesthesia, a milestone she approached with both nerves and excitement.
The procedure itself, known as reduction mammaplasty, removes excess fat, tissue, and skin to alleviate discomfort and improve proportion. Amurri’s case echoes a broader trend: a 2022 study found 89% of breast reduction patients reported better quality of life, citing less pain and boosted self-esteem. Still, the first few weeks are no picnic, often marked by sleep disruption and reliance on pain meds. Amurri’s not sugarcoating that part. She’s called the recovery “challenging,” with sleepless nights and the need to treat her body gently. But the physical relief was almost instant, she says, and the aesthetic payoff has her thrilled.
Amurri’s openness has sparked a conversation, with hundreds of women reaching out to share their own breast reduction stories or seek advice. Her blog post, titled “Bye, Bye, Boobies,” detailed her choice of Dr. Mahmood, a double Ivy League-trained surgeon known for breast augmentations and mommy makeovers. The decision came after a serendipitous Instagram DM, one of many that have shaped Amurri’s big life moments, from picking her wedding dress to choosing her surgeon. She’s using her platform to normalize the choice, emphasizing it’s about personal well-being, not external pressure. “People have a hard time accepting that you can want to change something about yourself and love yourself the way you are,” she told one outlet.
As she heals, Amurri’s focusing on self-care, treating herself to salon blowouts and leaning into the slow pace recovery demands. Her kids—shared with Martino—and new husband Hock are part of the backdrop, though she’s kept those details private. What she’s not keeping quiet is her satisfaction. The surgery, she says, has been life-changing, a step toward a body that feels more like home.
Amurri underwent breast reduction surgery in early April 2025. She announced the procedure on Instagram on April 2, 2025. The surgery was performed by Dr. Umbareen Mahmood in New York City. Amurri has three children with ex-husband Kyle Martino. She married Ian Hock on June 29, 2024.