Mary Elizabeth Winstead Broke Contract from a Toxic Set

On one of Mary Elizabeth Winstead's first real jobs she could feel that something was just wrong and knew she had to get out.

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[mrho]

What the PASSIONS production crew did is considered illegal. According to SAG-AFTRA rules for minors on set, Section 50, part E SUPERVISION ITEM 2 “A parent or guardian must be present at all times while a minor is working, and shall have the right, subject to filming requirements, to be within sight and sound of the minor, except as restricted herein by subsection D.(10). “.
In Canada, ACTRA Minors rules state Section A2708 Presence of Parent a) A Parent of a Minor under 16 years of age must be at the studio or the location and accessible to the Minor at all times, and shall have the right, subject to filming requirements, to be within sight and sound of the Minor, when a Minor is on set and must accompany the Minor to and from the set or location, and shall have the right to accompany the Minor on hair, makeup, and wardrobe calls, if the space can accommodate the Parent, and provided that the Parent is not disruptive.

The industry is gradually getting better, but parents still need to be parents.

[GeneralBulldog]

Probably one of the most unpredictable and underrated performers out there act in any genre even sing every now and then. I always look forward to whatever she's in.

[jarredah]

I’ve always loved her. I saw her in Final Destination 3, Black Christmas, and Deathproof. Always could tell she would be a big star if given a blockbuster movie. She’s an incredible actress

[willienelsongonzalez]

I remember seeing Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Tarantino’s “Deathproof” and thought she was just stunning! She’s had a varied acting career and of late she’s been taking on more action orientated roles; hope she keeps on doing them!

[pm]

This lady has the most intriguing eyes.

[rsolsjo]

She's one of the most underrated actresses we have, because she finds the right projects. She's about class and talent first and foremost. No drama, no ego. Just works hard and delivers great performances we end up taking for granted.

[wcoltters]

I would love to see Mary Elizabeth as Ellen Ripley in a remake of Alien.

[dashkanishka]

Of late, Mary Elizabeth has been taking few roles in the action genre, of course taking a cue from her on screen dad in the Die Hard film series, Bruce Willis - such as Birds of Prey and the most recent - Kate. And, she's great.

[Serenity]

Yeah that’s a little sketchy that they wouldn’t allow parents on set. I get that some parents could get in the way but it doesn’t sound… right.

[lw]

I used to watch Passions. I loved her character and her career progression!

[arthuredens]

She could play Sigourney Weaver's daughter/clone in Alien 2.5

[deedeemichaels]

If anyone hasn't seen her in the short lived brilliant series "Braindead", it's a must. The writing is brilliant and so is she. We laughed so hard - especially one of the episodes - I don't think we ever laughed so hard! I, too, would watch anything she's in.

[dbj]

oh wow my mom used to watch that show when I was younger who knew it was not a pleasant working experience. Very insightful stuff!

[jasonjlloyd]

Very attractive and talented. She is always a highlight in whatever she is in.

[rdug]

MEW rocks the mad scientist haircut! The short look just works for her.

[luckyDancer]

I still remember her from the Final Destination franchise.

[WilliamBrothers]

Good for her. This goes for anyone. Get out of anything toxic as it will ruin your overall health

[danrodrigues]

I'm definitely not a fan of soap operas but I have always been interested in how they're filmed. With all of the different plot lines and how things jump from here to there, it would really be interesting to see how the entire process works.

[sarahdee]

I think Sam is one of the best interviewers. Asks great questions and gives the subject time to consider and provide substantive replies.

[pranakhan]

Breaking free of a toxic work environment feels like becoming a celebrity, thats for sure. Best feeling in the world, second to leaving a toxic romantic relationship