Actor Chyler Leigh is the definition of multitalented.
TheHallmark starexplained toWomen’s Health Magazinethat she got her start in modeling at just 12 years old.
“I’ve been likened to a chameleon through my entire career,” she told the magazine.
“I can change my appearance by doing simple things.”
At one point in her life, she despised being a model.
The reason for her hatred of the job will break your heart.
Chyler Leigh took a different approach when she shared an emotional post onInstagramback in April 2020.
The picture and accompanying caption unveiled why the actor hated modeling early in her career.
“It’s little me!”
Leigh’s caption began.
Leigh’s post then took a sad turn as she shed light on the story behind the photo.
She wrote: “I’ll be honest, I hated modeling.
I hated anything that brought attention to myself because I didn’t feel worthy of the attention.
I didn’t like people seeing me.
I didn’t feel worthy of anything.”
Leigh’s reason for sharing this specific photo from her past had us emotional.
It would take years for her to receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Since then, Leigh has not shied away from the subject.
She uses her platform and partnership withBe Vocalto bring awareness to mental health conditions.
The childhood photo that Leigh shared tells two stories.
“I was either climbing that tree to escape or conquering that tree to feel alive.”
“Live it up today regardless of your circumstances,” Leigh instructed.
“Conquer whatever tree you find, even if you might’t get outside.
Your journey is worth the climb.”
