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Fans Concerned Over “Scrubs” Star’s Post-Divorce Look Linked To Aaron Rodgers’ Favorite Substance
Fans Concerned Over “Scrubs” Star’s Post-Divorce Look Linked To Aaron Rodgers’ Favorite Substance

Fans Concerned Over “Scrubs” Star’s Post-Divorce Look Linked To Aaron Rodgers’ Favorite Substance

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Scrubs star Eliza Coupe stepped out at a red carpet event in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, March 19, and her bold new look has definitely caused some people to do a double take.

The 43-year-old actress is best known for playing Jo in the final two seasons of the widely loved sitcom, but as she attended the premiere of Netflix’s The Residence, it’s clear she’s shed that skin.

Highlights
  • Eliza Coupe's red carpet look sparked concern among fans.
  • Fans noted that Coupe looked unwell and oddly disheveled.
  • Coupe has discussed her spiritual journey with the substance ayahuasca.

Unlike the meticulous, polished Jane from Scrubs, Coupe decided to go for a different, disheveled-type look with intentionally messy hair and strong eye makeup that looked as if there were shadows dancing over her face.

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    Scrubs star in medical attire, smiling confidently with blonde hair, linked to Aaron Rodgers’ favorite substance concerns.

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    To top it all off, she wore a metallic gold gown and a black fur jacket, paired with matching knee-high boots.

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    But fans started growing concerned for Coupe as the Hollywood star has been fairly transparent regarding her health journey in the past.

    “Man Eliza does not look well,” one person wrote. “Her hair and face have a dullness to them especially compared to the earlier photo posted there where she looks vibrant. It seems like her skin is hanging off her bones.

    “I’m hoping the lighting, makeup and clothing choice are making things look worse. With her skin and hair hanging limply, her dress that is made to hang off the body definitely enhances this drooping look.”

    “Scrubs star in a gold dress with a fur coat on blue steps.”

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    “Scrubs star in a gold dress and fur coat, raising concerns over her look linked to favorite substance.”

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    Another observed, “Looks unwell. More self care, self love.”

    A third said, “She’s been ridiculously good thin for a while. Great actress. Loved her in just about anything she does but definitely something going on behind the scenes.”

    “OMG she looks really sick. I hope she gets help,” voiced someone else.

    Netizens thought she looked rather thin and unhealthy

     

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    A post shared by Eliza Coupe (@elizacoupe)

    “She either looks like she’s on stimulants (meth, speed) or starving herself or both,” noted a Reddit user, before clarifying that the comment did not come from a place of judgment.

    Coupe has opened up in the past about her spiritual exploration and discussed her experience taking ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogen brew that is known for its healing effects, and first made popular by quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he retold his story in the Netflix documentary Enigma.

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    Scrubs star in a fur vest, driving, post-divorce expression, sparking fan concern.

    Image credits: elizacoupe

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    In February, the actress recalled taking the plant-based psychedelic to cleanse away any “toxic energy” following her divorce from Darin Olien on The Funny Thing Is podcast. But seeing as she’s only taken it twice in the past, it seems as if the substance is no longer affecting her.

    “I started sobbing and it was nuts,” she said, describing the “transformative” experience when she took four cups of the brew. “And then I got to see all the inner workings of myself.”

    She continued, “I look back at it now and am so grateful I did, but it doesn’t call for me to do it again.”

    Coupe has been open in the past about her spiritual journey

    Scrubs star in gold top with tattoos, sparking fans' concern over post-divorce appearance.

    Image credits: elizacoupe

    Recently, she’s embraced her spiritual journey by sharing insights from Joshua Tree, California, where she’s been working on her latest self-help book: Coyote Woman and the Odyssey of Soul Contracts

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    Additionally, Coupe has released a guided journaling book called Journal It The F**k Out, designed to help readers sort out their thoughts and feelings.

    But the actress’s struggles with food and body image take much more of a forefront in her mind than her usage of ayahuasca. 

    “I was so broken, I couldn’t get fixed enough for the relationship because I had damaged it with my own sh–t,” she said on the same podcast.

     

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    A post shared by Eliza Coupe (@elizacoupe)

    Scrubs star dancing with Elmo, wearing scrubs in a lively hospital setting.

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    “Some may call it an eating disorder, I just call it my life,” she added. “My dr–g of choice was always food. The reason I stopped drinking was because I got into a 12-step food program.”

    For seven years, Coupe weighed every single meal she had as part of the program, and while she’s grateful for what she’s learned, she admitted that her past struggles went beyond just food restriction.

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    The 43-year-old shared, “I would over-exercise and there was a sprinkle of bulimia in there.”

    But people online suspected it may have been the specific look at the red carpet event that made Coupe look so different

    Comment about Scrubs star's look, suggesting it's not just aging.

    Comment on appearance, hairstyle, and clothing linked to Scrubs star's look.

    Comment comparing "Scrubs" star's look to a tired 18-hour shift.

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    Fan comment expressing concern over “Scrubs” star's post-divorce appearance.

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    Comment on star’s appearance post-divorce linked to substance.

    Comment mentioning a possible problem related to Aaron Rodgers' favorite substance.

    Comment by Francine Romine MacBride expressing concern over Scrubs star's look.

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    Comment expressing concern over “Scrubs” star's look, wishing her well.

    Comment mentioning "Scrubs" star's appearance concerns.

    Melissa James questions a "Scrubs" star's changes post-divorce in a concerned comment.

    Comment expressing concern about a “Scrubs” star's appearance.

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    ElfVibratorGlitter
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It literally says in the article that she has a known eating disorder... but the title is about "drùgs"? Come on. Not trivializing eating disorders by any means, I've been dealing with ED for 20+ years. Yes, she looks sick because she is.

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    Crikey! (ho/hum)
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am grateful that my life has largely been played out in private so far. Everyone experiences highs and lows. My lows would have been made so much more difficult if my life was 'public property'. I hope this person, and any panda, gets help if they need it. I hope everyone gets a shot at a happy life. But most of all, I hope that when people are struggling, we quietly support them and don't point them out as if they were a carnival sideshow. Love and hugs to anyone who needs them - particularly YOU. x

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    ElfVibratorGlitter
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It literally says in the article that she has a known eating disorder... but the title is about "drùgs"? Come on. Not trivializing eating disorders by any means, I've been dealing with ED for 20+ years. Yes, she looks sick because she is.

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    Crikey! (ho/hum)
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am grateful that my life has largely been played out in private so far. Everyone experiences highs and lows. My lows would have been made so much more difficult if my life was 'public property'. I hope this person, and any panda, gets help if they need it. I hope everyone gets a shot at a happy life. But most of all, I hope that when people are struggling, we quietly support them and don't point them out as if they were a carnival sideshow. Love and hugs to anyone who needs them - particularly YOU. x

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