Megan Thee Stallion Exits ‘Moulin Rouge’ After Klay Thompson Breakup
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Megan Thee Stallion will end her role as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! on May 1, earlier than the originally scheduled May 17 departure, with no replacement announced yet.
- She was the first female performer to play the role of Zidler, previously known as Harold Zidler, in the Broadway musical which has been extended through August 30.
- Megan experienced a health scare in April, leading to hospitalization for extreme exhaustion and dehydration, causing her to exit a performance mid-show; she has since returned but described the incident as a wake-up call.
- Recently, Megan publicly announced her breakup with NBA player Klay Thompson, citing infidelity and lack of trust as reasons, and emphasized prioritizing her own well-being moving forward.
- Despite these challenges, Megan expressed gratitude for the Moulin Rouge cast, crew, and fans, highlighting the positive impact the experience had on her as an entertainer.
