Lindsey Shaw, who played Paige McCullers on Pretty Little Liars, revealed in a recent interview that she was fired from the show in season 5 due to her drug and eating struggles.
Shaw said that she was struggling with a “dumb cycle” of using drugs and not addressing her relationship with food. She said that she would use Adderall to suppress her appetite, which led to her losing a lot of weight. When she started to gain weight back, she would become anxious and use more drugs.
Shaw said that she was called into the creator’s office and told that she was being let go. She said that the creator told her to find someone to talk to, but then proceeded to fire her.
Shaw said that she is grateful to the writers for bringing her character back in season 7. She said that it was “so lovely” of them to give her character a proper goodbye.
Shaw has since come forward about her drug abuse struggles. She said that she is “still healing” and that she is “not perfect.” However, she said that she is “proud” of herself for coming this far.
Shaw’s fans have been supportive of her openness about her struggles. They have praised her for her courage and for sharing her story.
Shaw’s story is a reminder that addiction is a serious problem. It can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out for help. There are many resources available to help people overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.
