{"id":2087007,"date":"2023-11-01T16:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T20:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bridgerton-actress-claims-netflix-did-not-offer-support-after-she-had-two-psychotic-breaks-during-filming\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T16:03:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T20:03:05","slug":"bridgerton-actress-claims-netflix-did-not-offer-support-after-she-had-two-psychotic-breaks-during-filming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bridgerton-actress-claims-netflix-did-not-offer-support-after-she-had-two-psychotic-breaks-during-filming\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Bridgerton&#8217; star alleges Netflix lacked support after experiencing &#8216;two psychotic breaks&#8217; on set."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbridgerton-actress-claims-netflix-did-not-offer-support-after-she-had-two-psychotic-breaks-during-filming%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2087007&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>&#8220;Bridgerton&#8221; Actress Ruby Barker Blames Netflix and Shondaland for Lack of Support After Mental Health Struggles<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ruby Barker, known for her role in the hit series &#8220;Bridgerton,&#8221; has called out Netflix and the Shondaland production company for their \u200dfailure to provide support following her two\u2063 &#8220;psychotic breaks&#8221; \u2062during filming. In a candid interview on Oxford University&#8217;s LOAF Podcast, the 26-year-old British star expressed her disappointment\u200c at\u200d not receiving any\u200c contact or aftercare from the \u2063show&#8217;s producers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Barker \u200bportrayed the character of Marina, a cousin of the Featherington \u200cfamily who faces pregnancy and social\u200b isolation. The actress revealed that the emotional\u2062 toll of her character&#8217;s storyline had a negative impact on her mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the podcast \u2062interview, Barker shared, &#8220;I was deteriorating during\u2064 filming. It was an incredibly tormenting experience \u2062for me because my character\u200c was alienated and ostracized, facing terrible circumstances.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She further\u200b explained, &#8220;After completing Season 1 of &#8216;Bridgerton,&#8217; I ended up\u2063 in the hospital, but it was kept under\u200c wraps due to the show&#8217;s upcoming release. While\u2063 dealing with \u200dmy recovery, my Instagram \u200dfollowing was growing, and \u200cI had numerous engagements. However, there was still no support \u200dprovided.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Barker expressed\u200c her frustration, \u200cstating, \u200b&#8221;My life was changing\u2062 drastically, \u200dand yet \u2064there was \u2063no support. \u2064I was trying my best to\u2064 act like everything was fine and that I could continue working.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is\u2063 worth\u2064 noting that Barker had previously praised Netflix and Shondaland founder Shonda Rhimes. However, in a May 2022 Instagram video, she openly discussed her struggles\u200c and her gratitude for the support she received during\u200d her mental health treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Describing \u200cherself as &#8220;rage-filled, frustrated, and carrying the weight of intergenerational trauma,&#8221; Barker&#8217;s honesty sheds light on the challenges faced by actors in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While\u2064 Barker acknowledged the \u2063initial opportunity given to her by Netflix, Rhimes, and Shondaland, her recent revelations highlight \u2062the importance of \u2063providing ongoing support and care for actors&#8217; mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What responsibility do production companies, like Netflix and Shondaland, have in prioritizing \u2064the mental well-being of their cast and crew?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E show&#8217;s producers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Barker, who \u2063played the character of Marina Thompson\u2062 in\u2064 the popular period\u200c drama, revealed that she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bridgerton-actress-claims-netflix-did-not-offer-support-after-she-had-two-psychotic-breaks-during-filming\/\" title=\"'Bridgerton' star alleges Netflix lacked support after experiencing 'two psychotic breaks' on set.\">experienced severe\u200c mental health struggles<\/a> while shooting the series. She explained that she\u200d had\u2062 two &#8220;psychotic breaks,&#8221;\u200d which\u2063 left her feeling overwhelmed and physically drained. Despite enduring such challenging circumstances, Barker claims that she received no support from Netflix \u200cor Shondaland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The actress described \u200dthe lack of\u200c communication and aftercare as deeply \u2063disappointing.\u2063 She expressed her belief that the responsibility lies with production companies and networks to ensure the well-being of their cast and crew. Mental health issues on set are increasingly being recognized \u200bwithin the\u2063 entertainment \u200cindustry, and it is crucial that appropriate support is \u200dprovided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Barker&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bud-light-boycott-cost-anheuser-busch-395-million-in-us-revenue\/\" title=\"Anheuser-Busch loses 5M in US revenue due to Bud Light boycott.\">revelation\u2063 sheds light<\/a> on a \u200ccritical \u200baspect of the \u2064entertainment industry&#8217;s treatment of its performers. \u200cWhile actors are lauded for their\u2064 extraordinary talent, behind the scenes,\u200c they \u2062face \u200dnumerous challenges that often go\u200b unnoticed. The pressure to \u2063deliver exceptional performances, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-suffering-officer-shortage-cant-find-recruits-people-dont-want-to-be-the-police\/\" title=\"Chicago Suffering Officer Shortage, Can\u2019t Find Recruits: \u2018People Don\u2019t Want To Be The Police\u2019\">long working hours<\/a>,\u200d and intense emotional scenes can have a \u200dsignificant impact on\u2064 their mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It \u200dis paramount that production companies, such as Netflix and \u2063Shondaland, \u2064prioritize the mental well-being of their cast and crew. This includes providing a supportive work environment and \u2062implementing comprehensive aftercare programs. Proactive measures \u200cshould \u2062be taken to \u2062ensure that\u200c actors are equipped with \u200bcoping mechanisms and resources to handle the potential\u2064 toll \u200cthat their work may have on their\u2063 mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Barker&#8217;s experience also underscores the need for open conversations about mental health within the industry. By speaking out about her struggles, she \u2062has bravely shed light on a topic that\u2064 is often kept silent. Promoting \u200ca culture\u200b of transparency and support can empower others to seek help and disclose their own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-perfect-storm-father-blames-covid-19-isolation-for-12-year-old-sons-suicide\/\" title=\"\u2018A Perfect Storm\u2019: Father Blames COVID-19 Isolation For 12-Year-Old Son\u2019s Suicide\">mental health challenges<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Netflix and Shondaland have a responsibility to acknowledge Barker&#8217;s claims and \u2062address any shortcomings in their support system. As\u2064 prominent players in the\u200d industry, they have the opportunity\u2062 to lead by example and \u2062set\u2062 a new standard \u2064for mental health care in the entertainment world. Taking immediate \u200caction\u200c to rectify \u200dthis situation would demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of their talent, ultimately fostering a \u200dhealthier and safer working environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u2062general public also has a role to play in creating\u200c a supportive environment for actors and artists. By advocating for\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-teen-shooter-can-be-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-4-students-judge-rules\/\" title=\"Judge rules Michigan teen shooter can face life sentence for killing 4 students.\">improved\u2064 mental health support<\/a> in the industry, individuals can contribute to a more conscientious\u2062 and compassionate approach to the well-being of those in the spotlight. It is imperative \u200dto recognize the humanity \u200dand vulnerability behind the performances \u2064we admire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ruby Barker&#8217;s courageous\u2062 decision to speak out about her\u2064 mental health struggles serves as a reminder that fame and success\u2064 do not immunize individuals from vulnerability. It is crucial to prioritize mental health and well-being, irrespective of one&#8217;s occupation or social standing. Let us hope that her revelations ignite a significant change that ensures the protection and support of \u200ball those who contribute their talents \u2064to the entertainment industry.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cBridgerton\u201d star Ruby Barker accuses Netflix and Shondaland of neglecting her after experiencing two &#8220;psychotic breaks&#8221; during filming. 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