Ruby Barker's Weight Loss Journey: A Battle Against Bipolar Disorder

0:00It's March 24th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI, your daily dose of celebrity buzz. Ruby Barker, the 29-year-old actress best known for playing Marina Thompson in Netflix's Bridgerton, recently shared a gym video on Instagram. She showed her way at 112 kilograms, or about 248 pounds, blaming it on medication for her bipolar disorder. Barker explained how eight months of treatment slowed her metabolism, turning into a tough mental battle on top of everything else. She opened up in the caption about hating the mirror some days, and constantly comparing herself to her old self or others. Barker mentioned her boyfriend Oliver has been a big source of support, and she asked followers for luck on her weight loss journey. She stressed patience, noting it feels like a nightmare that won't fix itself overnight. Fans flooded the comments with encouragement, sharing their own stories of weight changes from mental health meds. Barker has been candid before, about two psychotic breaks, right after filming Bridgerton's

1:04first season in 2020. She felt isolated. Much like her character, who was shunned for being pregnant out of wedlock. In past interviews, Barker called out Netflix and produced her shondaland for zero outreach during her crises, even as she promoted the show from the hospital. Her role wrapped up in season two, and she since starred in the horror film, Backhead, and won Best Actress at the British Urban Film Festival. On a brighter note, Barker just hit her fourth day without vaping, boosting her cardio already. She's taken it one step at a time, reminding everyone that empathy goes a long way for those facing similar fights.