{"id":2264606,"date":"2026-02-03T12:39:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2264606"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:39:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:39:56","slug":"sarah-pidgeon-needed-to-rot-after-filming-love-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/sarah-pidgeon-needed-to-rot-after-filming-love-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarah Pidgeon Needed to &#8220;Rot&#8221; After Filming &#8216;Love Story&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"af067526-9ae2-4094-bc02-58666765d161\">Sarah Pidgeon was honored to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/fashion\/celebrity-style\/sarah-pidgeon-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-fall-outfit\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/fashion\/celebrity-style\/sarah-pidgeon-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-fall-outfit\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/fashion\/celebrity-style\/sarah-pidgeon-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-fall-outfit\/\">take on the role of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy<\/a> for the upcoming limited series <em>Love Story. <\/em>But the experience was an exhausting one, she tells <em>Marie Claire<\/em> in our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"http:\/\/marieclaire.com\/culture\/sarah-pidgeon-interview-2026\" data-url=\"http:\/\/marieclaire.com\/culture\/sarah-pidgeon-interview-2026\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">February 2026 cover story.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I didn\u2019t realize how depleted my energy was or how much I just needed to rot,&#8221; Pidgeon tells <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/author\/halie-lesavage\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/author\/halie-lesavage\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/author\/halie-lesavage\/\">senior news editor Halie LeSavage<\/a> the second time they speak. At the time, Pidgeon is enjoying a solo trip in Australia.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"f9087159-590f-4a07-8a89-08012987b334\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5464px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:149.93%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LFNVWMgviDdTJXucYZj3xd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Image credit: Olivia McCausland)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"9762c03f-8ef6-4924-b8eb-83904ccd8bf7\">By this point, the actress has enough perspective on <em>Love Story<\/em> to feel a little pride. &#8220;I know I feel incredibly itchy when I watch myself, but it makes me so happy that people are excited and eager to see the episodes,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-b border-solid border-[#333]\">\n<span class=\"&#10;after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t-[#333] after:border-t after:border-solid&#10;before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t-[#333] before:border-t before:border-solid&#10;font-article-heading pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333] flex custom-thumbnail-list-styles\"><br \/>\nWhat to Read Next<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"9762c03f-8ef6-4924-b8eb-83904ccd8bf7-1\">&#8220;I have a certain expectation of myself and my work. I don\u2019t find that my artistry is inspired when I\u2019m thinking about what people might want me to do or trying to meet some expectation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/beauty\/sarah-pidgeon-blonde-waves\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/beauty\/sarah-pidgeon-blonde-waves\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/beauty\/sarah-pidgeon-blonde-waves\/\">Playing Bessette-Kennedy<\/a> was the role of a lifetime for Pidgeon. &#8220;She&#8217;s become so incredibly important to me, and I revere her and everything that I\u2019ve learned about her and her legacy,&#8221; Pidgeon says.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"ae5f78e1-8e2a-4124-9bf8-b428a332257a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5464px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:149.93%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon leaning over a balcony in new york wearing a gray skirt and white top\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1920-80.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1600-80.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1280-80.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-768-80.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-415-80.jpg 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-360-80.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxn5XaLunAgN2up9i9jtNj.jpg\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Image credit: Olivia McCausland)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"756858d5-bbf6-4dda-9c3b-e2ff48cd7852\">Still, the experience of researching and filming <em>Love Story<\/em> left Pigeon craving a well-deserved break.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I remember when actors would come to my school and the same question would be asked: &#8216;How do you become a good actor?'&#8221; she recalls. &#8220;They would always say go travel, have experiences, you\u2019d draw on all of that. 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