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Supernaturalprimarily follows the story of brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, who travel across America solving paranormal cases, hunting monsters, and saving lives. Across the show’s fifteen seasons, the formula rarely changed with the Winchesters supported by a revolving door of recurring actors and guest stars.
One of the show’s recurring cast members was actress Carrie Anne Fleming, who appeared as Karen Singer in a few episodes. Fleming not only played the wife of a fan-favorite Winchester ally, but she also received love from the fanbase. However, the actress’ off-screen issues made it difficult for her to learn her lines and she opened up about them in an interview. Here is what Fleming had to say about herSupernaturalstint.
Supernaturalactress Carrie Anne Fleming admitted to being depressed on the show
Actress Carrie Anne Fleming first appeared as a nameless nurse onSupernaturalduring the show’s second season episode, titledIn My Time of Dying. However, the role fans remember the actress for the most came during the fifth season of theEric Kripke-created series.
In season 5, Fleming was introduced as Karen Singer, the deceased wife of fan-favoriteBobby Singer, played by actor Jim Beaver. During an interview withTimes Colonist, Fleming reflected on her role in the popular series and admitted to going through depression when she landed it.
I just wasn’t myself. I was having trouble being happy. I had trouble memorizing dialogue and communicating.
Fleming made the above statement, revealing that when he booked the role she was going through post-partum depression.
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At the same time, the actress was in the middle of a difficult divorce with her then-husband, which only made matters complicated for her. Fleming described her state of mind as a “zombie,” joking that it only helped since her character was brought back to life in her first appearance as Karen.
Carrie Anne Fleming reacted toSupernaturalfans embracing her
Fleming’sstint on the series was extremely short-lived,especially since her character is killed by the end of the season 5 episode in which she debuted. However, despite her short time on the series, Fleming was embraced by the fandom and admitted to receiving warm receptions at fan conventions.
I never made out with anyone on the show, and I’m the wife of someone everybody loves, so I’m not a threat.
Fleming made the above comment regarding her cordial relationship with the fans. She admitted that since she was on the side of Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki’s lead characters, she was received warmly by the fans.
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Ultimately, Fleming returned to the series for another episode during the show’s seventh installment. In the episode, Karen appears in Bobby’s subconscious. It also revealed that the couple had fought before a demon possessed Karen and Bobby was forced to kill her. The episode seemingly resolved Bobby’s past trauma regarding the incident, explaining why Fleming did not appear in future episodes.
Supernaturalis streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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