December 31st 2024.
British actress Kate Beckinsale recently opened up about some upsetting experiences she faced during her acting career. One of the incidents she shared was about being forced to attend a photo shoot just one day after suffering a miscarriage. The 51-year-old actress revealed that her publicist at the time was unsympathetic and insisted that she complete the shoot, despite her physical and emotional state.
In a video shared on Instagram, Beckinsale recalled the pressure she felt from her publicist, who threatened to sue her if she didn't go through with the shoot. She said, "I said, 'I can't. I'm bleeding. I don't want to change my clothes in front of people I don't know and do a photo shoot. I'm bleeding out a miscarriage.' She was like, 'You'll have to, or you'll be sued'."
Beckinsale also shared other instances of abuse she faced in the industry, including being "gaslit" when she complained about unsafe fight scenes on two different films. She even had to undergo MRI scans to prove her injuries. However, when she spoke out, she found herself being blamed and ostracised, even being left out of cast dinners.
The actress also spoke about instances of verbal abuse on set and being put on strict diets and exercise programs that caused her to lose her period. She shared that she was finally inspired to speak up after hearing about Blake Lively's lawsuit against her director and co-star on "It Ends With Us", Justin Baldoni. Lively has accused Baldoni of harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her, which he has denied.
Beckinsale added that Lively's case has highlighted the issue of a "machine" that goes into effect when a woman speaks out about something offensive or harmful in the industry. She said, "And then when it does happen, a machine goes into place to absolutely destroy you. And I'm sure that's the case in other industries as well, and it's just got to stop."
In her Instagram post, Beckinsale clarified that she is not trying to say that actresses have it harder, but rather that the issue affects every industry. She also expressed concern for the younger generation of actresses, who have to face these challenges in the age of social media.
At the moment, Baldoni is reportedly planning to countersue Lively for damages when the courts reopen. In the past, Metro has reached out to both Lively and Baldoni's representatives for comment.
Beckinsale ended her post by sharing a helpline for those who may need emotional support after experiencing pregnancy loss. She also encouraged people to share their own stories and experiences, saying, "If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures, we'd love to hear from you."
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