'Entourage' Was 'Toxic,' 'They Didn't Like That I Got Fat'
variety.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Debi Mazar revealed that the set of "Entourage" became "toxic" after she gave birth to her second child, citing that the cast and crew "didn’t like that I got fat," despite her returning to her previous weight.
- She described the environment during Season 3 (2006-07) as "testosterone-fuelled" and challenging due to her outspoken nature, although she maintained professionalism throughout her time on the show.
- Mazar played Shauna Roberts, Vincent Chase’s press agent, from 2004 to 2011 and reprised the role in the 2015 "Entourage" film; she appreciated the strong character but criticized the show's behind-the-scenes culture as misogynistic.
- The actress noted that the first season was a "joy-fest," contrasting sharply with the later seasons when the atmosphere grew increasingly difficult for her.
- "Entourage" was a critically acclaimed HBO series, winning six Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe during its run.
