Jim Parsons Says 12-Season Big Bang Theory Run Left Him Miserable
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Jim Parsons Says 12-Season Big Bang Theory Run Left Him Miserable
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Summary
Jim Parsons said the peak of his "Big Bang Theory" fame left him "stressed" and "miserable," despite the sitcom making him one of TV's biggest stars.
Parsons traced that strain to obsessive habits and perfectionism, saying he kept a mental checklist he felt he had to complete to be comfortable and do his job right.
The 4-time Emmy winner said that pressure translated into discipline and work ethic, but he now would not repeat it "for any amount of money" because of the emotional toll.
Looking back on the 12-season run from 2007 to 2019, Parsons said the rigid routine cost him "tons of life," even as it helped shape the career he has today.