“It was only when my career stopped when I was about 21, 22, and I didn’t get this big part that I wanted,” Lake stated in reference to the drawbacks of acting when making an appearance on “I Choose Me with Jennie Garth.”I was absolutely heartbroken.
“I had to give up my house and go from making a lot of money to nothing at all. And I briefly lived on the streets. I’m really thankful that I had to relocate since it was the most humble experience.” Lake disclosed that she suffered losses ranging from $200,000 to $300,000.
Meanwhile, Lake shed a hundred pounds on a “crash crazy diet” during the time.
The novelty of being the obese girl had kind of worn off, which was one of the reasons I wasn’t getting parts anymore or cast in anything,” Lake clarified. “And I realized that my physical appearance and how I take care of myself are the only things in my life that I have control over.