Kate Beckinsale sparked concern with a pair of cryptic social media posts weeks after speaking candidly about living with PTSD. The Kate Beckinsale Sparks Concern With Cryptic ‘I Give Up’ Message first appeared on The Blast

Kate Beckinsale sparked concern with a pair of cryptic social media posts weeks after speaking candidly about living with post-traumatic stress disorder. The 53-year-old actress shared messages about giving up and saying goodbye, although she did not explain who they were directed toward or what had prompted them. The posts do not confirm Beckinsale’s intentions or current condition.

Kate Beckinsale Shared Two Cryptic Messages

Beckinsale first posted a photograph of a street and a rainbow on her Instagram Stories. “congratulations you won i give up,” she wrote over the image.

The “Underworld” actress subsequently shared a separate Instagram post containing only the word “bye.” Comments were turned off on that post, leaving followers unable to respond publicly. The post has since been deleted.

The Actress Recently Opened Up About PTSD

The concerning posts arrived weeks after Beckinsale shared a now-deleted Instagram video about the realities of living with post-traumatic stress disorder. She explained that people who “have seen or experienced levels of horror, terror, violence” cannot simply leave their trauma behind, even when they appear to be functioning normally.

Beckinsale described people living with PTSD as “heroes” and emphasized that their pain is often invisible to those around them. “A lot of those people become incredibly good at masking it,” she said in the clip. “And it’s sad because they become so good that they get no grace whatsoever.”

She explained that someone may continue working, caring for family members, and participating in everyday life while privately struggling with severe symptoms.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include frightening thoughts, sleep problems, nightmares, and emotional numbness. Effective treatments are available, including psychotherapy and medication.

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Kate Beckinsale Described The ‘Invisible’ Impact Of Trauma

Beckinsale said people with PTSD may barely sleep because their dreams are “full of nightmares.” “Anything- smells, sounds, thoughts, feelings- can trigger them into a place that is actually like hell,” she shared.

She argued that the invisible nature of trauma should encourage people to treat others with more compassion. “It really is true that when you haven’t walked a mile in someone’s shoes. However fancy you think the shoes are, you have absolutely no idea what they might be carrying, masking, dealing with day and night,” Beckinsale stated.

The actress concluded by describing people with PTSD as “the loneliest people” who “continue to try and put one foot in front of the other.”

The National Center for PTSD similarly notes that PTSD can develop following exposure to a traumatic or life-threatening event and that professional treatment can help people recover.

The ‘Underworld’ Star Has Experienced Multiple Family Losses

Beckinsale’s comments about trauma came after several devastating losses within her family. Her mother, actress Judy Loe, died on July 15, 2025, at age 78 following a battle with cancer. Beckinsale revealed that her mother died in her arms after a period of significant suffering.

Loe had a long career in British television, appearing in projects including “Casualty,” “The Chief,” “Inspector Morse” and Netflix’s “Fool Me Once.”

Beckinsale’s stepfather, director Roy Battersby, died in January 2024 at age 87. Following his death, Beckinsale shared a tribute video showing Battersby recalling how he celebrated Victory in Europe Day in 1945. “I have no words yet . Thank you @katebeckinsale_slovakia2 for making this beautiful thing,” she captioned the tribute. “I fought for you with everything I had. Oh Roy I am so sorry I lost.”

Beckinsale also lost her biological father, actor Richard Beckinsale, when she was 5 years old. He died from a heart attack in 1979 at age 31.

She Previously Sparked Concern During Her Stepfather’s Illness

In January 2024, Beckinsale left the Golden Globe Awards and went directly to the hospital while still wearing her gown. She later shared photographs showing herself sitting beside a hospital bed with members of her family. At the time, she did not publicly identify the patient.

Days later, Beckinsale posted a black square on Instagram, prompting speculation about Battersby’s condition. His death was subsequently confirmed.

Before he died, Beckinsale asked followers to keep him in their thoughts as his health deteriorated. “We need a miracle,” she wrote. “This week has taken an even scarier turn involving the health of my beloved stepdad, Roy, and we need every tiny scrap of love and magic in the hope he pulls through.”

She added that if people “would be kind enough to send healing energy his way, I’d be so grateful.”

“I’d never forgive myself if I didn’t try every single thing and then would wonder for the rest of my life if that would have helped,” Beckinsale wrote.

Kate Beckinsale Has Also Faced Body-Shaming

While navigating grief and trauma, Beckinsale has repeatedly faced critical comments about her weight. The actress previously explained that her physical changes were connected to grief, stress, and health problems.

In August, she removed her Instagram posts after sharing examples of the negative messages she had received about her appearance.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day.

The Kate Beckinsale Sparks Concern With Cryptic ‘I Give Up’ Message first appeared on The Blast