‘Leverage’ Star Gina Bellman Reveals Her Cancer Diagnosis
deadline.comLeverage star Gina Bellman has been inspired by Princess Kate’s cancer announcement to publicly reveal her own diagnosis. “Catherine, The Princess of Wales displayed such composure and grace today in her heartbreaking announcement,” Bellman said on social media. “Hoping her treatment is successful and also for a kinder world.” She added: “I myself underwent treatment for Breast Cancer last summer.
Until now- I didn’t have the courage to go public. 8 months on I’m back in stilettos and filming 14 hour days. For those undergoing treatment right now- there is light at the end of this tunnel.” Bellman’s Leverage co-star Beth Riesgraf (aka Parker) posted her support. “We got you, G, and you got this… Always and forever,” along with the hashtags #Warrior and #Queen.
Bellman plays grifter Sophie Deveraux on TNT’s Leverage, its five-season run wrapping up in 2012. Bellman is currently reprising the role on Leverage: Redemption, the follow-up that debuted on Freevee in 2021 and will move to Prime Video for its upcoming third season.
I myself underwent treatment for Breast Cancer last summer. Until now- I didn’t have the courage to go publiic. 8 months on I’m back in stilettos and filming 14 hour days.
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