Amanda Seyfried Talks About Her Longtime Use of Lexapro Since 19

Amanda Seyfried is opening up about her long-standing relationship with mental health care, revealing that she has been taking Lexapro since she was 19 years old. The actress, now 40, has become a prominent voice for destigmatizing medication, often comparing its use to any other necessary health tool.

During a recent interview at the premiere of Mona Fastvold’s new short film Discipline, Seyfried discussed how her treatment plan remains a consistent part of her daily life. The conversation took a candid turn when she was asked about her personal life and the impact of her medication on her daily priorities.

Seyfried noted that for her, intimacy often takes a backseat to other aspects of her life, humorously explaining that I’ve been on Lexapro since I was 19, so s*x is not number one, number two, number three, number four, or number five. She emphasized that she feels comfortable with this balance, prioritizing her mental stability and her role as a mother above all else.

The actress has previously shared that she first started the medication to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder and severe anxiety that manifested as physical health fears.

Over twenty years later, she sees no reason to stop a treatment that has successfully kept her grounded through the highs and lows of a massive Hollywood career. She has often remarked that I don’t see the point of getting off of it if it continues to work for her.

The premiere itself was a stylish affair held at Angelika East, celebrating a collaboration with Miu Miu that focused on themes of movement and dance. Seyfried, who stars in the avant-garde project, admitted she hadn’t even seen the final cut before arriving at the theater.

She expressed a deep fondness for working with Fastvold, noting that female directors often bring an innate nurturing energy to the set that helps her find full trust in her own performance.

Aside from this conceptual short, Seyfried has been a fixture on the awards circuit recently for her role in The Testament of Ann Lee. Her performance as the founder of the Shaker movement earned her a Golden Globe nomination and a win at the Astra Film Awards earlier this year.

The role required her to perform intense, ritualistic dances, a challenge she found both difficult and incredibly rewarding. She also recently dominated the box office alongside Sydney Sweeney in the psychological thriller The Housemaid, which premiered this past December.

In the film, Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, a wealthy woman whose perfect life hides a series of dark and dangerous secrets. The movie has been a massive hit, grossing over $350 million globally and proving that her appeal in the thriller genre is stronger than ever.

Fans can also find her on the small screen in the Peacock limited series Long Bright River, where she plays a Philadelphia police officer searching for her missing sister amidst a serial killer investigation. Looking ahead, the actress continues to be the loudest voice campaigning for Mamma Mia 3, even suggesting that pop star Sabrina Carpenter should join the cast.

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