Daisy Ridley Developed Stomach Ulcers Due to Stress While Filming ‘Star Wars’

Daisy Ridley, the 31-year-old actress renowned for her portrayal of Rey in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy, recently shared insights into the profound impact that landing the role had on her life. A decade ago, director J. J. Abrams presented her with the opportunity, emphasizing the part’s monumental scale and cultural significance, likening it to a quasi-religious experience for fans. In an interview with Inverse, Ms. Ridley revealed that Mr. Abrams told her: “Understand the scale. This is not a role in a movie. This is a religion for people. It changes things on a level that is inconceivable.” Initially, Ms. Ridley asserted that she was coping well with the ensuing chaos. However, she later acknowledged that what she perceived as normalcy was, in fact, far from ordinary for others. The pressure associated with the role led her to withdraw and isolate herself, grappling with the dissonance between her reality and the fantasy projected onto her....