Jenifer Lewis is looking back on one of the most personal chapters of her life. The "Black-ish" star recently opened up about her past struggles with ****** addiction, revealing that intimacy became a coping mechanism during the height of her career as she searched for ways to come down from the adrenaline rush of performing.
Speaking candidly on Keke Palmer's "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" podcast, Lewis shared details about her journey, admitting she didn't recognize her behavior as problematic at the time.
During the conversation, Lewis reflected on her younger years in the entertainment industry and the choices she made while navigating fame and success. "There's no shame in my game," she said before revealing she had been involved with dozens of men throughout her career.
Despite describing some of those experiences positively, Lewis acknowledged that her perspective has changed with age and self-reflection. Looking back, she said she wishes she had better understood her self-worth and viewed her body differently during that period of her life.
Lewis explained that performing on stage often left her searching for a way to come down from the emotional high that came with audience applause and recognition.