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Shonda Rhimes is one of the most prolific producers currently working in Hollywood, with several hit shows under her belt. She has worked on popular shows such asGrey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and Bridgerton. However, despite her stature in Hollywood, Rhimes faces a difficult and borderline embarrassing situation during a photoshoot for a magazine.
During a recent interview, Rhimes spoke about the challenges she faced during one particular photoshoot. The producer explained how she felt mistreated and had to turn to one of her closest friends for advice. Rhimes revealed how actress Kerry Washington came to her rescue during the difficult moment and here is what the producer had to say about the incident.
BridgertonProducer Shonda Rhimes Talks Poor Treatment During a Photoshoot
Shonda Rhimes has delivered some of the most popular shows of the past decade, includingBridgerton, which recently premieredits third season on Netflix. Ahead of the show’s third season, Rhimes spoke about her lengthy career in Hollywood and revealed an incident where she felt mistreated during a photoshoot.
I was doing a magazine cover. This was years ago, and I arrived and they had disregarded everything my stylist had said.
Rhimes made the above statement while speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter, explaining the incident. She added:
I’m not a person who wants to be photographed in the first place, so I felt awful. I was sobbing.
TheGrey’s Anatomycreator revealed that the magazine’s styling department insisted she wear heels even though she did not prefer them.
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Moreover, all the available footwear options were two sizes smaller than she wore. Rhimes felt the stylists were being mean to her, andBridgertonfans will certainly be unhappy to learn about the treatment the veteran producer received during the photoshoot.
Shonda Rhimes Talks How Kerry Washington Saved the Day During Her Photoshoot
After feeling mistreated by the magazine, Rhimes turned to actressKerry Washingtonfor comfort and advice. The Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress had previously worked with Rhimes on the political thrillerScandal, which the latter had created. As a result, Washington and Rhimes had become close friends.
Rhimes revealed that when she called Washington, the latter was on the sets of one of her directorial projects. However, the legendary actress dropped her work and spoke with Rhimes, helping boost her confidence.
Well, the assignment needs to adjust to you. Pick your favorite clothes, take them to the shoot and demand to wear them.” What she did was empower me.
Rhimes made the above statement explaining how Washington not only comforted her during the terrible moment but also boosted her confidence.
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Ultimately, it is easy to see why Rhimes holds Washington in such high regard and how closely-knit their friendship is. Despite having a poor experience during the photo shoot, Rhimes was encouraged by Washington to go through it on her terms, which helped empower the producer.
Bridgertonis streaming on Netflix.
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
