Sarah Drew Discusses Impact of Online Trolling

Sarah Drew, recognized for her role in 'Grey's Anatomy', shared her painful experiences with online criticism during her early acting career in 'Everwood'. On the 'Broad Ideas' podcast, she recounted being labeled 'ugly' while playing the character of a wallflower, which led her to question her self-worth due to harsh comments on forums, despite a lack of social media at the time. Drew vividly remembers hurtful remarks, such as one claiming that 'the television cracks every time she steps in front of it', which deeply affected her. Reflecting on her upbringing, she noted that discussions about beauty and fashion were absent in her family, leading to a shock when her appearance became a focal point. Now a mother, Drew emphasizes the damaging impact of social media on children's self-image and aims to foster conversations about mental health through her platform.