In a recent interview, British actress Daisy Ridley opened up about the toll that starring in the iconic 'Star Wars' franchise took on her mental health. Ridley, who portrayed the character Rey in the trilogy comprising 'The Force Awakens,' 'The Last Jedi,' and 'The Rise of Skywalker,' revealed to Inverse magazine that the pressure and intensity of the role heightened her anxiety to the point where her overall health suffered. She even developed stomach issues during the filming of the second installment.
Ridley confessed that while she initially believed she was coping well with the demands, she later realized that what she considered normal was actually far from normal for others. Director J.J. Abrams had cautioned her about the magnitude of the part she was undertaking, emphasizing that 'Star Wars' was not simply a role in a movie—it was an entire cultural phenomenon that had a profound impact on people's lives.
