The actor has been through some very heartbreaking situations and dealt with acomplicated love lifeas her character.
However, she’s also known heartbreak and tragedy in her own life.
“We were shocked and devastated.
My dad had been a living whirlwind and human wild card.
He was an exuberant man; everyone wanted his attention.
“I think losing my dad made me a more empathetic person.
His suicide changed the way that I interact with people.
I want them to know that I care.
I want them to know they are wanted, important, needed,” she stated.
He knew my ultimate goal is to create amazing stories and cultivate characters to be on the big screen.
That was part of why I walked away.
He didn’t stay to see his dreams realized the depression took over.
I need to reach mine for him, and me, and our family.”
“Now, in Florida, when I look at the water, I think of my dad.
I feel his embrace.
And I know: He would be so proud of me.”
“I’m just ready for something different,” she said.
