Justine Lupe, the star of the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This,” has disclosed that she was five months pregnant while filming the show. The 35-year-old actor, known for playing the sister to Kristen Bell’s character in the romcom, shared online that she tried to keep her pregnancy a secret from the cast and crew until her Gucci skirt ripped open on set.
Lupe expressed her gratitude for the support she received during the filming, stating, “And a cast and crew who supported me from the moment my Gucci skirt ripped open in both the front and backsides on set at 2 am when they had no idea I was pregnant and thought I was just rapidly falling apart…”
The series, which follows the romantic journey between Bell’s character, Joanne, and Adam Brody’s character, Noah, has gained both acclaim and criticism. Some viewers feel that the show portrays Jewish women in a negative light, with TIME magazine’s Esther Zuckerman noting that the depiction in the series seems to ‘loathe Jewish women’.
In response to the criticism, the show’s creator Erin Foster defended the portrayal, emphasizing the need for positive Jewish representation. Foster highlighted the character of Noah, a young rabbi who breaks stereotypes, as a refreshing take on Jewish identity in popular culture.
Despite mixed reviews, “Nobody Wants This” has sparked conversations about gender and cultural depictions in media. The show continues to generate discussions on the importance of representation and diversity on screen.