Ruby Barker, known for her role as Marina Thompson in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, recently broke her arm while bouldering at a climbing center. She shared details of the accident on Instagram, revealing that she had been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder just one day before the fall. Ruby had been focusing on her fitness as a way to cope with mental health struggles, but the accident left her in pain and in need of medical attention.
During her climb at Last Sun Dance climbing and fitness gym in Leeds, Ruby lost her grip and fell to the ground, landing on her arm. Despite the pain, she remained positive and updated her followers on her condition as she made her way to the hospital. It was later revealed that she had dislocated her elbow and may have a fracture, prompting her to swear off bouldering in the future and stick to rope climbing instead. Ruby thanked the staff at the climbing center for their care and support during the ordeal.
After leaving the hospital, Ruby addressed a fan’s concern about the lack of proper safety equipment during her climb. She explained that bouldering does not typically require as much safety gear as other forms of climbing but acknowledged that the nature of the fall could have been prevented with different precautions. Ruby also opened up about her diagnosis of Bipolar disorder, sharing that she was celebrating having a diagnosis and acknowledging that she was not alone in her struggles with mental health.
In a podcast interview, Ruby spoke candidly about her experiences with mental health issues and criticized Netflix for failing to provide support when she needed it most. She recounted suffering two psychotic breaks, one shortly after filming wrapped for Bridgerton, and another in 2022. Despite her struggles, Ruby claimed that neither Netflix nor Shondaland had reached out to offer any sort of aftercare or support. She described her time filming the show as tormenting and highlighted the lack of communication from the production team.
On Bridgerton, Ruby’s character Marina Thompson faces challenges and mistreatment while unexpectedly becoming pregnant and attracting the attention of Colin Bridgerton. The storyline explores themes of jealousy and social dynamics within a period drama setting. Ruby’s portrayal of Marina received praise from viewers, but her own personal struggles with mental health and lack of support from the production team highlighted the importance of addressing mental health issues in the entertainment industry. Despite her setbacks, Ruby remains resilient and determined to prioritize her well-being moving forward.
