Bethany Joy Lenz Reveals Cult Escape and Show Struggles

Bethany Joy Lenz, known for her role as Haley James Scott on 'One Tree Hill', has revealed her harrowing experience in a religious cult known as the Big House Family, which she joined in her twenties. In her memoir 'Dinner for Vampires', she details how the cult's influence overlapped with her time on the show, affecting her personal and professional life, and claims the show's creator used storylines to punish her for her personal beliefs, such as the controversial porn storyline. Despite strained relationships with some co-stars towards the end of the series, she credits the show and certain cast members with providing her refuge from her tumultuous life. Lenz's decision to leave the cult was driven by her desire to protect her daughter, leading to a difficult but necessary departure from the group. Her memoir aims to shed light on her past struggles and to inspire others in similar situations to seek liberation.