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Ultimately, these discussions boil down to personal agency—whether employees feel empowered enough to leave toxic environments, and whether industry leaders recognize their responsibility to cultivate healthy workplaces. As one critic pointed out, individuals must take responsibility for their own mental and physical health—that tolerating abusive behavior must not be the norm.
The entertainment industry remains a reflection of broader societal issues—a space where high pressure, success, and vulnerability collide. As awareness grows, the hope is for a cultural shift towards respect, fairness, and genuine support for those behind the scenes.