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“Honestly, I just want to have a normal life. “I want to experience a normal life,” Williams said. When Williams knew “Game of Thrones” would end after eight seasons, she talked about how much she was looking forward to not being famous anymore. It’s hard to allow yourself to feel sad and not feel completely defeated by sadness.” Starting Over Again

I’m really working on that right now because it’s hard to deal with. Talking about her mental health on the podcast “Happy Place.” Williams said, “It’s terrifying to consider you could slip back into it. She says she “lies in bed at night and thinks about the things she hates the most about herself.” Now 22 years old, Williams says she has tried to forget about all the critical social media comments but can’t forget the really bad ones that hurt. It got to a point when I was actually craving negative things just so I could sit in a hole of sadness.” Source: CNN “There was a time when I was depressed and sad over people criticizing me on social media. Social Media Criticismĭiscussing the psychological challenges of trying to deal with life aO s a teenager and television star on one of the most-watched shows of all time, Williams said: But, like other child stars who found themselves plunging headfirst into the tumultuous world of fame and fortune, Maisie Williams learned quickly that fame had powerfully negative effects on her self-esteem and general mental health. Williams would also be nominated for a prestigious Emmy Award in 20: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.Īt first, the fame, respect and money that comes with being a television star are exciting, glamorous and fun.

Within three years, Williams would win numerous awards, including the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor and the Portal Award for Best Supporting Actress. This is exactly what happened to Maisie Williams when she made her debut on “Game of Thrones” in 2016. Imagine being thrust into worldwide stardom by winning the role of Arya Stark in HBO’s blockbuster series “Game of Thrones.” Now imagine being only 13 years old and taking on your first acting gig without realizing the overwhelming, psychologically exhausting effects instant stardom would have on your self-esteem and self-identity.