Actress Briones: Misogyny Fuels Fan Hate for 'The Pitt's' Santos

Isa Briones, known for her role as Dr. Trinity Santos on HBO's 'The Pitt,' is navigating a grueling schedule that includes a Broadway musical, 'Just in Time.' Briones addresses the intense fan reception to her character, suggesting that negative reactions are often rooted in misogyny. She finds empowerment in playing Santos, a character who refuses to be palatable or diminish herself.

Briones notes that fan discourse often frames her character as antagonistic, attributing this to a societal discomfort with assertive women. She believes Dr. Santos and Dr. Langdon share similarities but that societal expectations make Santos' complexities harder for some audiences to accept. The actress also highlighted the importance of therapy for her character and the entire cast.

Beyond her role on 'The Pitt,' Briones discussed the challenges of fan perception and online discourse, particularly the tendency for fans to conflate actors with their characters. She has had to adjust her social media habits due to negative comments, especially from male fans. Despite these challenges, she finds joy in her Broadway performance, comparing her current situation to Connie Francis's resilience in the musical.