Sarah Paulson Praises Amanda Peet’s ‘Profound’ Cancer Essay

Sarah Paulson took to Instagram to express her admiration for her close friend Amanda Peet’s recent essay in The New Yorker. In the essay, Peet bravely shared her journey of losing her parents while battling breast cancer. Paulson gushed about the profound beauty of Peet’s writing and encouraged her followers to read the piece.

Paulson, who also recorded an audio version of the essay, praised Peet for her talent as a New Yorker essayist. She affectionately referred to Peet as “Bird” and showered her with love and support. The post from Paulson inspired other celebrities like Naomi Watts, Rose Byrne, and Ali Wentworth to read Peet’s story and share their admiration for her work.

In her essay, Peet revealed that she was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer last fall while her parents were in hospice care. Despite being monitored regularly due to her dense breasts, Peet was shocked to discover two tumors, one of which was benign. As she awaited the results of her biopsy, Peet was also dealing with the impending loss of both her parents.

The actress recalled the emotional turmoil of flying back and forth between coasts to be with her parents in their final days. She described the heart-wrenching experience of saying goodbye to her father before his passing and returning to Los Angeles to receive her cancer diagnosis. Peet’s cancer was identified as hormone-receptor-positive and HER2-negative, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions as she navigated treatment while grieving the loss of her parents.

Peet’s resilience and vulnerability in sharing her story resonated with many readers, including those who have faced their own battles with breast cancer. The essay shed light on the complexities of dealing with a cancer diagnosis while coping with the loss of loved ones. Peet’s courage and eloquence in articulating her journey left a lasting impact on her readers and inspired a wave of support and admiration from her friends and fans.