Drew describes becoming "addicted to reading message boards" when "Everwood" premiered in 2002: "It's the worst thing ever." Sarah Drew's fame predates the rise of social media, but she can remember trolls even in the pre-Instagram days.

Grey’s Anatomy star Sarah Drew has spoken out about how “damaging” it was when online trolls viciously criticized her looks during her first big acting role in Everwood. Drew, now 44, was in her early twenties when she landed the part of shy bookworm Hannah in the WB family drama — and she says that,

Sarah Drew said the cruel remarks she encountered online for not using makeup during her initial days of acting left a lasting impact on her

Sarah Drew has been doing shows even before the rise of social media. However, even in that era, she encountered harsh criticism. Recently, while appearing on Broad Ideas, a podcast hosted by Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen,