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Brittany Snow says stepping away from Hollywood saved her life.

In an interview with Self magazine for the cover of their November issue, the 39-year-old actress opened up about leaving her career as an actress behind at 23 years old, explaining, "My life depended on it."

She had a successful career as an actress, starring in films such as "The Pacifier" and "Hairspray," as well as TV shows, including "Guiding Light" and "American Dream." But behind the scenes, she was dealing with an eating disorder .

"I mean, there was no way that I would still be here, and I’m trying not to be hyperbolic," she said about her decision to leave the business.

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