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Lili Reinhart: Riverdale Fame Was 'Traumatic'
25 Sep
Summary
- Actress Lili Reinhart described her Riverdale fame as a 'traumatic' experience.
- She cited the amplified impact of social media, like TikTok, as a factor.
- Reinhart seeks roles different from her extensive Riverdale character's experiences.
Lili Reinhart has spoken out about the challenging nature of her fame from the CW series "Riverdale," describing the experience as "traumatic."
Appearing on the "In Your Dreams" podcast, Reinhart, who starred as Betty Cooper, revealed that the rapid rise in popularity, exacerbated by social media, made the situation overwhelming. She expressed empathy for younger actors currently navigating similar intense public scrutiny.
Reinhart reflected that the constant public association with her character, Betty Cooper, is something she's accustomed to, acknowledging it stems from affection. However, she now actively seeks acting projects that present new challenges, distinct from the wide array of genres she experienced during her seven seasons on "Riverdale."
