Why starring on The Pitt has made this Canadian actor more neurotic

In this episode of Q with Tom Power, Canadian actor Brittany Allen reflects on her journey from a young performer in Etobicoke to her breakout role on the soap opera All My Children, and her recent critically acclaimed performance as Roxy Hamler on HBO Max's The Pitt. Allen discusses the emotional and psychological toll of fame, including the paradox of winning a Daytime Emmy while being recast on her own show, and how that experience revealed the fleeting nature of industry validation. She shares how portraying a terminally ill mother on The Pitt—through extensive research with cancer support groups and personal memoirs—deepened her understanding of mortality and led to a more neurotic awareness of her own health, though also unlocked a profound inner strength and meditative clarity. The conversation explores the grueling demands of soap opera acting, the unique collaborative rhythm of The Pitt's production, and the unexpected personal impact of connecting with audiences through her role. Allen reveals that her performance has become a grounding force in her life, helping her realign with what truly matters amid the noise of the entertainment industry.