American actress Tara Reid has vowed to make a comeback in Hollywood after overcoming a battle with depression and even going to rehab.
The American Pie star, 48, who was once one of the biggest stars in the ’90s and early 2000s, told The Sun that she wants to follow in former co-star Jennifer Coolidge‘s steps and have a career revival.
“People are ready to see me again and this is going to be an exciting year for me,” Reid told the publication.
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Reid said her career suffered after September 11, when she went through a highly-publicised breakup and changed agents. She said the public saw her as a ”sex symbol” more than a serious actress.
“All of a sudden, the movies, auditions, and roles, I started losing them, and I was like, ‘What did I do? What happened?'” Reid said.
Addressing her time in rehab following a battle with alcohol, she said that people have ”judged her” over the years.
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“That hurts my career a lot. I don’t think it’s fair because people don’t realise what they’re doing when they’re bullying you.”
Saying she’s in a good place, she added that she’s ready to prove critics wrong – and is even eyeing up a role in White Lotus, just like Jennifer Coolidge, who also starred in American Pie.
Reid rose to international fame after appearing in American Pie as Vicky back in 1999.
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Since then, she has appeared in films including Sharknado and Josie and the Pussycats.
Just three weeks ago, Reid hit back at body shamers in a candid interview.
The actress denied rumours she has an eating disorder and said talk about her figure, which she has dealt with for years in Hollywood, is ”bullying”.
In a message to critics, she told the Los Angeles Inquisitor: ”Leave me alone!”
“I have no anorexia and never have,” she said.
“And I definitely don’t have any bulimia. I’m terrified of throwing up, so that’s not gonna happen. And I love food too much.”
She added: “So stop it. Leave me alone. Pick on me again on something else, but not on those two things. It’s not right.”
In October 2021, Reid hit back at body shamers on Instagram after sharing a picture that sparked concern with fans.
“To all who made their great comments exposing their hate for my artsy picture I posted yesterday, it was the angle. Here is another picture from yesterday to show you I am not too skinny, I have a high metabolism,” she wrote at the time.
“Anyone with a high metabolism understands it’s impossible to gain weight. All I do is eat. To everyone who wrote something nice and stuck up for me, I love you! And keep spreading that love, it is the only thing that will save this world.”
She later told Page Six that she was “doing great”, despite the onslaught of criticism she sees online.
“These stories are kind of crazy because it’s like, there’s nothing that has changed [in] forever.”
Reid maintained she has “always been thin” and told the publication she accepts herself for who she is.
Anyone needing support with eating disorders or body image issues is encouraged to contact the Butterfly National Helpline on 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) or [email protected].
You can also call the Eating Disorders Victoria Helpline on 1300 550 23 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 for urgent support.
Please contact Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, if you’re struggling with depression or Reach Out for alcohol addiction.