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📌 Source: https://nz.news.yahoo.com/
We know Elizabeth Reaser mostly for her role as Esme Cullen in Twilight, but the actress has just made a shocking statement: for her, the film sets are “the most toxic and worst places there are”.
🎭 Job Fatigue
At 49, Elizabeth does not see herself continuing to act for much longer, unlike her White Lotus co-star, Lois Smith (94 years old and still active!).
“Lois is amazing, a brilliant actress. But me? I hope not… I have other projects, I also write. Honestly, film sets are toxic.”
🚨 Repeated Bad Experiences
Without naming specific films, Elizabeth described what she has too often seen on sets:
- People yelling and getting upset 😡
- Unprepared or downright mean colleagues
- Humiliating behaviors tolerated
- And even cases of abuse of young actresses, in the middle of filming 😱
She also mentioned ignored accidents: “Sometimes people get hurt and no one cares.”
✨ The Exceptions that Restore Hope
Fortunately, there are also positive experiences. Elizabeth mentions, for example, Jason Reitman (Young Adult) and the film Family Stone (The Family Stone) as respectful and humane shoots:
“When you come across a good set, it’s precious.”
🎬 No Attachment to Movie Memorabilia
And if you’re wondering if she keeps anything from her shoots (hello to fans dreaming of recovering a piece of Esme Cullen’s jewelry), the answer is no.
“Except maybe a pair of socks by accident… But once it’s over, I don’t want to think about it anymore.” 😂
👉 Verdict? Elizabeth Reaser breaks a taboo by daring to say out loud what many think quietly: behind the magic of cinema, the working conditions are far from always glamorous.
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