Jenna Dewan calls her children the “greatest antidote” for darker roles

Jenna She was an actress for more than two decades – and it was her children that was the best cure for release her darker roles.

“Over the years, I learned once I start from the set, somehow I leave it on the set,” Dewan said exclusively, 44 US Weekly While promoting season 7 of Novice. “Mentally, it’s kind of (like) as soon as I finish, I finished.”

Actress who plays a firefighter Bailey Nune na NoviceHe noted that “sometimes she lingers”, which is when she turns to her family to get her out of function.

“Having children is as perhaps the biggest antidote for this because you get home and They don’t really care“Dewan explained.” They are like, “What do I have for dinner? And bathe and come to read five books.” And so naturally you have to switch the brain. “

Dewan shares daughter Everly11, with his ex -wife Channing Tatum. She also shares Son Callum4, i daughter of Rhiannon8 months, with a fiancée Steve Kazee.

During the season 7 of NoviceDewan faced one of her darkest stories after her character, Bailey, was abducted by her ex-husband Jason, who plays Kazee, 49. After being domestic violence against Bailey, Jason was killed, but he was still persecuting her- specially-placed u Tuesday, February 18, episode ABC series.

The last episode revealed that Bailey was coming face to face with other surviving domestic violence who helped her realize that he was actually a victim. While Bailey learned to rely on her husband, officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), Talda Council Our These stories are not always easy to leave in the office.

Dewan implemented a series of self -help tactics to help better turn to the character faster.

“I can turn to someone and talk to someone and call someone on the phone or bathe, take a long shower and (start) to visualize and somehow dry me into the drain and down with water,” “said Our. “There are some visualization techniques that I have done with some more intense days on set.”

AND Boost actress She noted that she had a “tool for playing intense roles and not letting himself stay.”

Although Dewan can Step into her home life After a long day on the set, she knows that this is not the case for many victims of domestic violence. Dewan appreciates Novice The glow of light to the truths that come with this type of situation.

“I felt like I had gained much more insights and empathy for victims of domestic violence in reading the scene and exploring it,” she shared, adding: “I hope there are people, women and men who look at it, that felt on it Some way and maybe even unlocking something they have not thought of before and helps them in their lives. “

Dewan said she received a “couple of messages” from the people who connected with the story of Jason and Bailey. Fans who told her, “” I was in such a situation. I had (a man) who really hunted me and never let me go. And you give me hope that I can move on and find a healthy relationship and that gets and sees me. “

While Dewan was grateful That fans reached out, she said Our“It is cardious to think about how many people live with this kind of control and psychological (i) physical abuse in their (homes).”

Novice Broadcasts in ABC Tuesdays at 9:00 pm.

If you or someone you know you experience domestic violence, call National Phone Line of Domestic Violence at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.