There is growing concern for Kate Beckinsale‘s safety and well-being. The Underworld and Love & Friendship actress recently posted some cryptic messages to social media, writing, “I give up.” The post has led to an outpouring of support, with fans asking anyone who knows Beckinsale in real life to reach out and make sure she’s okay.
Cryptic Messages Spark Widespread Concern
The since-deleted posts are making the rounds on social media. One of Beckinsale’s posts is an image with the word “bye” in white lettering against a black background. She also posted an Instagram Story of a street with a rainbow in the background, with “Congratulations you won. I give up,” written over it.
Opening Up About the Invisible Battle with PTSD
Fans have been monitoring the actress’s social feeds since she reportedly wiped her Instagram clean last month. Recently, Beckinsale has openly spoken about her ongoing battle with post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a “mental health condition that’s caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
As part of an effort to be transparent and raise awareness of this affliction, Beckinsale posted a video to her Instagram feed in September, saying, “people have seen or experienced levels of horror, terror, violence, don’t just dream about incessantly, so there’s no rest. They see it when they blink. Every time they close their eyes for a second and those people aren’t recognized as heroes.”
“Given the fact that it’s invisible and you can’t know, maybe err on being on the gentler side with people, being kinder with people,” she said at the time. “It really is true that if you haven’t walked a mile in someone’s shoes – however fancy you feel the shoes are – you have absolutely no idea what they may be carrying or masking or dealing with day and night.”
A Heartfelt Reminder to Check on Loved Ones
Beckinsale’s words are unnerving and should serve as a reminder to check on the people you care about, to see if they’re okay. A lot of people who are actively hurting become accustomed to hiding their pain. They put on a mask and wear it while interacting with others. But when they’re alone, the mask cracks and falls away, exposing the raw nerves and fear that lurk beneath.
Having briefly met Beckinsale backstage at New York Comic Con, I remember how gracious and kind she was despite the rush. Knowing that someone so warm and generous can be quietly carrying such heavy pain is a heartbreaking reminder that you never truly know what someone is going through behind closed doors.
The comment section exists to allow readers to discuss the article constructively and respectfully, focused on the topic at hand.
What’s Not Allowed