Sarah Paulson Commends Amanda Peet’s Impactful Cancer Essay
Sarah Paulson praised Amanda Peet after the actress published a personal essay about her cancer and the loss of her parents. Paulson, 51, shared her response on Instagram on Saturday, March 21. Filmogaz.com reports she urged followers to read the piece.
Paulson’s public support
Paulson commended Peet’s moving account and called the essay impactful. She said she had recorded an audio version to help busy readers listen.
The post prompted several well-known friends to visit the essay. Paulson’s endorsement amplified attention for Peet’s story.
Peet’s diagnosis and timing
Amanda Peet, 54, revealed she was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer last fall. She described having “dense” breasts that required extra monitoring.
She had routine six-month checkups with a breast surgeon. The Friday before Labor Day, a scan produced concern and led to a biopsy.
Doctors found two tumors in one breast; one proved benign. Tests showed the cancer was hormone-receptor-positive and HER2-negative.
Peet received her first clear scan shortly before her mother’s death in January. Both of her parents were in hospice care during her diagnosis.
Her parents were long divorced and on opposite coasts. Her father entered hospice only a week before he died; she flew to New York and saw his body before it was removed.
Peer reactions
- Naomi Watts wrote that she planned to read the essay.
- Rose Byrne said she had already read it and called the prose extraordinary.
- Ali Wentworth described the piece as beautifully written and sent Peet a virtual hug.
Publication details
The essay ran in The New Yorker on March 21. Paulson’s audio recording is available for listeners who prefer an oral version.
Filmogaz.com will continue covering responses and developments related to Peet’s essay and recovery.
