I Love LA: Leighton Meester on Finding "Safety" in Rachel's Show
Leighton Meester portrays a typical LA publicist in the HBO series I Love LA, playing Alyssa, the boss of Maia (Rachel Sennott). While her real-life experiences with publicists differ from the show, some aspects resonated deeply with her.
Experiencing Toxic Work Environments
Meester opened up about her past struggles, highlighting how common unhealthy workplace dynamics are. She explained:
"I've been in toxic work environments. I think that a lot of people have experienced that, being around people who sort of... I don't know, just, like, you have a boss that maybe doesn't uplift you, or whatever."
This reflected the complicated relationship portrayed between Alyssa and Maia, who is eager for a promotion.
Industry Reaction and Safe Spaces
During an interview with PEOPLE, co-star Josh Hutcherson expressed surprise at Meester's admission:
"In this industry, that's happened to you?"
Meester responded,
"It's shocking."
She added that working on I Love LA was liberating because it offered a safe, comedic space to explore toxic workplace dynamics, freeing her to enjoy the process.
Summary
Leighton Meester found working on I Love LA a refreshing experience that allowed her to explore toxic workplace themes within a supportive and humorous environment.
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