Scrubs star Eliza Coupe is addressing the buzz surrounding her red carpet look at the premiere of The Residence after fans expressed concern over her appearance.
The 43-year-old actress stepped out at the event wearing a disheveled-chic ensemble that included bold eye makeup and a revealing gold sequin dress.
Her look, while bold, led to a wave of mixed reactions.
Eliza Defends Her Appearance on Social Media
After the premiere sparked speculation, Eliza took to Instagram to share a candid post with her followers.
In a series of selfies and videos, she confidently declared, “This is what I really look like!” She followed up with the hashtag #thisiswhatireallylooklike and added a message of self-love, writing: “#truth #haterscanhate #ichooselove #rememberwhoyouare #transmute #elevate #rise #and #shine #love.”
In her post, she also addressed the previous images from the premiere, claiming that the photos had been “wildly altered.”
The videos she posted showed her smiling and playfully grimacing, and while some fans praised her beauty, others voiced their concern.
One fan wrote, “Girl, you are a very beautiful woman, but you are not looking good right now,” adding, “I hope you’re okay, I hope you get the help you need.”
Eliza Coupe’s Role in The Residence and Upcoming Projects
Eliza’s appearance at the premiere was in support of The Residence, a new mystery drama series created by Paul William Davies.
Eliza portrays Margery Bay Bix in the series, which explores the lives of White House staff members.
The show stars Orange Is The New Black’s Uzo Aduba, along with a talented cast including Barrett Foa, Edwina Findley, and more.
In addition to her acting, Eliza has been open about her spiritual journey and her exploration of ayahuasca.
Known for its powerful hallucinogenic effects, ayahuasca has become increasingly popular, especially after NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared his experiences in a Netflix documentary.
Eliza’s Spiritual Journey and Past Struggles
Eliza has spoken candidly about using ayahuasca to heal “toxic energy” following her 2018 divorce from Darin Olien.
In a recent podcast appearance, she shared that her second experience with the brew was intense, describing how she cried and experienced profound self-discovery.
While grateful for the transformative experience, Eliza revealed that she doesn’t feel the need to revisit it.
Beyond her spiritual practices, Eliza has also been open about her past struggles with food, body image, and eating disorders.
She reflected on how these challenges impacted her relationships, admitting that food was her “drug of choice” before she entered a 12-step food program.
Eliza has spoken about the tools she gained from the program, though she acknowledges that her struggles went beyond food, including over-exercising and bulimia.
A New Chapter and Personal Growth
In recent years, Eliza has embraced her spiritual side and is working on a self-help book titled Coyote Woman and the Odyssey of Soul Contracts.
She’s also the author of Journal It the F* Out*, a guided journaling book designed to help readers process their emotions.
Eliza is currently based in Joshua Tree, California, where she continues to share her journey of self-discovery with her followers.
Aside from her career and personal growth, Eliza has also found love again. In 2023, she paid a heartfelt tribute to her partner, professional skateboarder Billy Marks, on Instagram.
She shared how he has reminded her of who she truly is, calling him “the love of all my lives.”
Eliza Coupe’s journey is one of transformation, embracing both the light and the dark sides of herself, and she continues to share that journey with the world through her work and social media.