Shelley Duvall and Dr. Phil Reflect on Their Controversial Interview Years Later
Dr. Phil McGraw Responds to Backlash
Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw has responded to backlash about a controversial interview he did in 2016 with actress Shelley Duvall. The interview, which was widely criticized at the time, featured Duvall in a fragile state, discussing her mental health struggles.
Dr. Phil Defends His Interview
In a statement released on Friday, McGraw defended his interview with Duvall, saying that he had "no regrets" about it. He said that he believed he had helped Duvall by "providing her with a platform to share her story," and that he had "done everything he could" to help her.
Shelley Duvall Opens Up
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Duvall opened up about her appearance on the Dr. Phil show. She said that she had been "in a bad place" at the time and that she had "regretted" the interview ever since.
Duvall said that she had been "ambushed" by McGraw and that she had not been prepared for the intensity of the interview. She also said that she had not realized how "vulnerable" she would appear on camera.
Duvall's Mental Health Struggles
Duvall has struggled with mental health issues for many years. She has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been hospitalized several times for mental health treatment.
In her interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Duvall said that she believes her mental health struggles were exacerbated by the stress of living in the public eye. She said that she had "never wanted to be famous" and that she had found the attention that came with her career to be overwhelming.
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