Olivia Cooke shares vulnerable moments and mental health journey in Prime thriller
Olivia Cooke’s Vulnerable Moment
Shooting a nude scene isn’t easy for anyone—not even Hollywood stars.
Olivia Cooke recently recounted how she skipped breakfast before filming an intimate scene for “The Girlfriends,” only to be delayed.
The 31-year-old actress nearly fainted on set, finally saying, “I’m not doing this anymore, absolutely not.
Give me a croissant!” It’s a glimpse into the pressure actors face regarding body image, especially when preparing for a vulnerable moment on camera.
Freedom from Social Media’s Body Pressure
In a refreshing and honest interview, Cooke opened up about her struggles with body image.
She’s taken a proactive approach by deleting Instagram from her phone, calling it “a relief” to escape the constant parade of “hundreds of bodies.”
Her candid opinion is heartbreaking: “I’m not to blame patriarchy for this, but it seems like another way to oppress women and make them even more anxious about larger bodies.” This shift in thinking is working wonders for her mental health.
The Mental Health Journey That No One Saw
Behind her successful career, Cook faced a serious mental health struggle. At 22, she suffered daily panic attacks for three weeks, eventually receiving an OCD diagnosis.
She thought, “Your twenties are a very turbulent and volatile time,” an experience she described as “torture from within.”
Action became her refuge—”Between the action and the cut, it was like heaven.” Her willingness to share these hardships makes her journey even more relatable.
Growing Home and Healing
Sometimes moving forward means turning back. After working in the US for several years, Cook returned to the UK in 2020 and reconnected with her vegetables in her hometown of Oldham.
Spending time with childhood act friends helped her feel “more centered and grounded.” Her simple yet profound sentiment?
“I just needed to be a kid again, in a way.” It’s a reminder that even successful stars sometimes need to reconnect with their vegetables to find balance and healing.
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