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Bethany Joy Lenz: One Tree Hill & Escaping a Cult

2024/10/16
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Bethany Joy Lenz discusses her childhood, family dynamics, and how she ended up in a cult while pursuing her acting career in Los Angeles.
  • Bethany Joy Lenz grew up in a family with addiction and frequent moves, leading to feelings of loneliness.
  • Her parents' tense relationship influenced her views on love and marriage.
  • Seeking community, she joined a Bible study group that slowly transitioned into a controlling cult.

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Join Alex in the studio for an exclusive interview with Bethany Joy Lenz where she reveals that the whole time the world was watching her on One Tree Hill, she was stuck in an abusive and controlling cult behind the scenes. She shares what led her to this group, what her OTH castmates thought about it, how she escaped, and what it was like starting over again.