Daisy Ridley, Star Wars' rising star, opens up about the toll of viral backlash and how it impacted her sleep during the Sequel Trilogy's meteoric rise.
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Ridley, then just 23, quickly became a household name as the lead in the new Star Wars trilogy, but the sudden fame and fan reactions took a personal toll, leaving her literally unable to sleep.
In a candid interview, Ridley revealed the 'double-edged sword' of being thrust into the spotlight, with one particular viral interview leading to intense backlash that disrupted her sleep schedule during the height of the franchise's popularity.