Noughties Channel 4 sitcom star, 43, unrecognisable in rare red carpet outing 15 years after comedy show ended
Scrubs star Eliza Coupe has sparked concern among fans after appearing almost unrecognisable at the premiere of Netflix’s The Residence in Hollywood.
The 43-year-old actress, who played Dr Denise Mahoney in the hit medical sitcom, made a rare red-carpet appearance at The Egyptian Theatre on Wednesday night.
Nearly 15 years after Scrubs concluded on ABC in the USA and Channel 4’s E4 in the UK, Coupe’s dramatic transformation left many fans doing a double take.
Her changed appearance has even prompted worried reactions on social media, with some expressing concern about her more gaunt look.
The actress turned heads in a plunging metallic gold dress that shimmered under the bright lights of the premiere.
She paired the striking frock with knee-high black suede boots and draped a luxurious black mink coat over her shoulders.
Her blonde locks were styled sleek and straight, with a trendy fringe framing her face just above her eyes.
A sultry smoky eye and soft nude lips completed her look, adding to the dramatic impact of her appearance.
Her visible tattoos on her chest and arms were also on display in the strappy outfit.
Coupe first rose to fame in the final seasons of Scrubs, where she played Denise Mahoney, an intern-turned-resident at Sacred Heart Hospital.
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Known for her razor-sharp wit and zero-filter approach, her character quickly became a fan-favourite.
After Scrubs ended, Eliza continued to make her mark in television, most notably starring as Jane Kerkovich-Williams in ABC’s Happy Endings from 2011 to 2013.
The role solidified her reputation as a comedy powerhouse, playing a fiercely competitive and hilariously Type-A character with a wild college past.
Her latest project, The Residence, is a mystery drama created by Paul William Davies, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life inside the White House staff residence.
In the series, Coupe plays Margery Bay Bix alongside a star-studded cast led by Orange Is the New Black’s Uzo Aduba.
The ensemble also features Barrett Foa, Edwina Findley, and Julieth Restrepo.
The highly anticipated series delves into the intricate relationships between the First Family and the staff who serve them.
According to IMDb, Coupe appears in one episode of the Netflix production.
Beyond her acting career, Coupe has embraced a more spiritual path in recent years, often sharing reflections from her time in Joshua Tree, California.
Her upcoming book, titled Coyote Woman and the Odyssey of Soul Contracts, explores personal growth, healing, and self-discovery.
She recently teased its release on Instagram, writing: “My book… coming soooooooon!!”
Coupe has also been candid about her health journey, adopting a vegan lifestyle and cutting out sugar completely after struggling with food intolerances.
In a 2017 interview, she revealed: “I’m trying to heal that part of myself and also handle my physical issues naturally by putting the best things into my body.”
The actress previously opened up about turning to ayahuasca to cleanse herself of toxic energy following her divorce from superfood advocate Darin Olien.
The couple married in 2014, but their relationship ended in 2018 when Olien filed for divorce.
Coupe has also promoted another book titled Journal It The F*** Out, which encourages readers to write as a form of self-healing.
The synopsis reads: “Does your brain feel like it needs a long shower? Just so many thoughts dirtying up your clarity? I’ll let you in on a lil secret—The only way out is IN.”
