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Eliza Coupe took to social media to defend herself against critics who commented negatively about her appearance at a recent red carpet event.
The actress shared an Instagram Reel on Saturday featuring personal photos and videos from the past three weeks, accompanied by the caption: “Pictures from my camera roll from the past three weeks. #thisishwhatireallylooklike 🤷🏼♀️ #truth #haterscanhate #ichooselove #rememberwhoyouare #transmute.”
Her supporters quickly rallied behind her, filling the comments section with messages of encouragement. The outpouring of support came after Coupe attended the world premiere of Netflix’s “The Residence” at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre on March 19, where she showcased a bold fashion choice featuring a deep-cut gold dress paired with a dark fur jacket and tall boots.
Damn. This is just sad.
Scrubs star Eliza Coupe, 43, looked unrecognizable in Hollywood on Wednesday night.
I see this in Los Angeles all the time. This looks like more than just normal aging and screams drug abuse and malnutrition to me.
I don’t know her personally so I… pic.twitter.com/oxYSyFGBbV
— Stella X (@stellaaaaaax) March 21, 2025
The 43-year-old actress’s edgy appearance, complete with a textured blonde hairstyle, sparked concern among some social media users who claimed she looked different from her days on “Scrubs.”
Several online commentators expressed worry about her well-being, with one X user posting side-by-side images comparing her current appearance to her 2009-2010 “Scrubs” era. Others speculated about potential health issues, with some suggesting the changes went beyond natural aging.
Earlier this year, during an appearance on the “Funny Thing Is” podcast, Coupe spoke candidly about her personal struggles with food and body image. “I was so broken; I couldn’t get fixed enough for the relationship because I had damaged it with my own s–t,” she said, per the Daily Mail.
Actress Eliza Coupe, known for her role on the TV show Scrubs, recently turned heads when she made a rare appearance at Netflix premiere.
Would you have recognized her? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/R73l4PRCd8
— Crystal Hope (@CrystalHope1979) March 21, 2025
“Some may call it an eating disorder, I just call it my life.”
The actress revealed that food had been her primary struggle, leading her to participate in a 12-step food program that required measuring all meals for seven years. She admitted to past excessive exercise and occasional bulimic behavior, while expressing appreciation for the program’s beneficial impact on her life.
“I would over-exercise, and there was a sprinkle of bulimia in there,” she shared, adding that she was “grateful” for the tools she learned from the program.
