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Mayw herself notes the bias in coverage, criticizing how her film’s publicity has been overshadowed by Depp’s legal troubles and personal scandals. She emphasizes her desire for her movie to be judged on its own merits rather than as a sidebar to Depp’s saga.

The Broader Context: Celebrities and Mental Health

Another critical aspect of this narrative involves the mental health toll on stars. Actress Kira Nightly, recounting her own traumatic experience starring in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, describes her struggles with fame—highlighting PTSD, panic attacks, and the pressure of scrutiny at a young age. She indicates that the fragility of mental health in Hollywood is often overlooked, and that despite the glitz, many actors suffer profoundly from their experiences.