Bridgerton Star Ruby Barker Criticizes Netflix and Shondaland Over Lack of Support During Mental Health Struggles

Barker claimed she was working 16-hour days during the filming of the show's second season, which contributed to her mental health issues.
Barker has been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, which she believes were factors in her mental health struggles.
Ruby Barker, an actress from 'Bridgerton', criticized Netflix and Shondaland for lack of support during her 'psychotic breaks'.

Ruby Barker, an actress known for her role in the Netflix series 'Bridgerton', has publicly criticized the streaming giant and Shondaland, the production company behind the show. Barker shared her experiences of suffering from 'psychotic breaks' during the filming of the show's second season. She claimed that despite her mental health struggles, she received no support from Netflix or Shondaland. Barker's comments were made in an interview with The Daily Beast, where she detailed her experiences on set. She stated that she had been working 16-hour days, which contributed to her mental health issues. Barker also mentioned that she had been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, which she believes were factors in her mental health struggles. She expressed disappointment with the lack of support she received, stating that she felt 'abandoned' by the production companies. Barker's comments have sparked discussions about mental health support in the entertainment industry. Neither Netflix nor Shondaland have publicly responded to Barker's claims at the time of reporting.

Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • Netflix and Shondaland have not publicly responded to Barker's claims, leaving some uncertainty about their side of the story.

Sources

91%

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‘Bridgerton’ Star Ruby Barker Says Netflix, Shondaland Did ‘Nothing’ After ‘Psychotic Breaks’

The Daily Beast Full Legal Name: IACI (NASDAQ: IACI) About Us URL:➆https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/about-us➉ Laura Bradley Friday, 20 January 2023 12:00
  • Unique Points
    • Barker said she experienced two psychotic breaks while filming the series, and that she felt unsupported by Netflix and Shondaland, the production company behind Bridgerton.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    • The article seems to lean towards Barker's perspective, with less emphasis on Netflix or Shondaland's response.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
      • The Daily Beast is owned by IAC, a company that has multiple investments in various media and entertainment industries. This could potentially influence the site's coverage of entertainment-related news.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      90%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      ‘Bridgerton’ Star Ruby Barker Slams Netflix, Shondaland Over Treatment After ‘Psychotic Breaks’

      Variety Joe Otterson Friday, 20 January 2023 11:00
      • Unique Points
        • The article includes a statement from Netflix and Shondaland, which was not included in the other articles.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        • The article seems to lean towards Barker's perspective, with less emphasis on Netflix or Shondaland's response.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
          • Variety is owned by Penske Media Corporation, which also owns several other entertainment industry publications. This could potentially influence the site's coverage of entertainment-related news.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          89%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Netflix, Shondaland slammed by 'Bridgerton' star Ruby Barker

          The Good Wife Friday, 20 January 2023 10:00
          • Unique Points
            • The article includes Barker's comments about the lack of mental health support in the film industry.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (85%)
            • The article seems to lean towards Barker's perspective, with less emphasis on Netflix or Shondaland's response.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
              • Geo TV is owned by the Jang Group of Newspapers, a major media conglomerate in Pakistan. The group's extensive media holdings could potentially influence the site's coverage of news.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              89%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Bridgerton’s Ruby Barker Slams Netflix, Shondaland for Treatment After ‘Psychotic Breaks’

              US Magazine Emily Longeretta Friday, 20 January 2023 09:00
              • Unique Points
                • The article includes Barker's comments about the lack of mental health support in the film industry.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Bias (85%)
                • The article seems to lean towards Barker's perspective, with less emphasis on Netflix or Shondaland's response.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
                  • US Magazine is owned by American Media Inc., a publisher of magazines and tabloids. The company's focus on celebrity and entertainment news could potentially influence the site's coverage of such topics.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication