Fans are rallying behind actor Heather Matarazzo after she shared some cryptic comments about her career.
On Tuesday, the Princess Diaries star took to Twitter to vent her current frustrations about her trajectory in Hollywood.
I have hit my limit with Life today. I have hit my limit with whatever games the Universe is playing. I am done. I am tired. I truly feel at a fucking loss.
She went on to say that she often looks at rejection as a redirection toward a different path, but yesterday, Heather couldn't help but feel "cast aside."
I feel at a loss because I feel I have done THE WORK, for a long time, with no complaint. I have taken the disappointments, the rejections, etc., and maintained that rejection is redirection. I have had continual FAITH in the Universe, but today, something broke. I feel cast
Heather, whose acting credits also include Welcome to the Dollhouse, Saved!, Scream 3, and Sisters, added that she's not one to complain or express her feelings publicly, but this was something she had to get off her chest.
"I've given my life to acting for over 30 years," Heather wrote. "And am done struggling just to survive."
She admitted that one thing she could really use right now is a "life-changing win."
I just need a win. A life-changing win. Cause this ain't it. Fuck.
After sharing her tweets, Heather was immediately met with empathy. Fans not only offered their support, but also let her know she's not alone in those feelings.
Here are just a few of the positive responses:
@HeatherMatarazz Hold on Heather. Keep venting, sharing how you feel. It's healthy and will help. A win is waiting. You'll get there. Reach out whenever you feel like letting go. You're a badass who has risen before and will rise again. Sending you #hope
@HeatherMatarazz I think you’re awesome. I completely empathize with you. I hope you feel better soon. But here’s my dog, he always makes me feel better.
@HeatherMatarazz I’m sorry. I hit a similar wall today. I have been stuck in dead end day jobs my whole life and my body and spirit are broken as a result. I’m over 50 and still trying to get my first film made. I hit my limit 20 years ago but just kept going and still haven’t gotten where I want
@HeatherMatarazz @yashar I know the feeling. Life is seasonal even if it feels like you’ve been in the same season for way too long. Don’t give up.
@HeatherMatarazz All I can say is don't give up. Just try a new approach in perception/"fuck-it-all" attitude & experiment with something new. I believe we're both being tested to achieve something greater perhaps than what we feel we deserve. The Rolling Stones have a song about that I think. 5/
But this isn't the first time Heather has opened up about how her career has impacted her mental health. In 2017, she spoke with The Guardian about considering suicide in 2009 after a string of failed auditions.
"Most people think that I probably get paid a lot of money. But I really don't, and most working actors don't. I drive a beat-up fucking Prius and I just bought my first pair of new shoes in over two years."
Fans are rooting for you, Heather! And this tweet sums up my feelings perfectly:
@HeatherMatarazz I'm glad you shared these thoughts. Most of us can relate at some point in our lives -- no matter our role in life. Worse, the world today seems scrambled up. The best way to make sense of it is to share our thoughts. And you did. It helps. Thanks.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Other international suicide helplines can be found at befrienders.org. The Trevor Project, which provides help and suicide-prevention resources for LGBTQ youth, is 1-866-488-7386.