Jennifer Esposito got tired of trying to meet Hollywood's expectations.

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Esposito said she felt anxious trying to be what others wanted her to be. She got a call from her manager asking if she was happy on set. Esposito was confused. The producer had called and said she didn't say good morning. Esposito was just trying to do her job.

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The criticism surprised Esposito.

Esposito said she was just trying to learn her lines and do her job. Nothing she did was right. She was trying to do her best.

Esposito said speaking up about serious problems was a problem.

Esposito said that if you speak out about abuse, you're not supposed to. There's no right way to do it.

Armie Hammer compared his Hollywood exile to being crucified.

Esposito said there's a double standard between men and women in Hollywood. She mentioned Armie Hammer's return to Hollywood.

The 53-year-old actress remembered years of rejection and abuse in Hollywood.

Esposito questioned a stunt where fake glass would explode in her face. She felt pressure not to slow down production.

Esposito was told to just do the stunt. They said she would hold up production if she didn't. Esposito was unsure. She asked if it was right. They told her not to hold them up.

Esposito eventually realized she couldn't continue in Hollywood.

Esposito said she had one bad experience after another while working on her movie 'Fresh Kills'.

Then came her breaking point.

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Esposito said she realized she was never the problem.

Esposito was miserable and decided to quit. She thought about it around New Year's.

Before quitting, Esposito wanted to make 'Fresh Kills', a female-centered Mafia drama.

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Esposito wanted to make 'Fresh Kills' before leaving Hollywood. She wanted to end on her terms.

Esposito said she couldn't wait for Hollywood to give her an opportunity.

Esposito said no one cares about women's stories in Hollywood. No one cares if women complain. If you think you can do it, then do it.

Getting 'Fresh Kills' made was hard.

Esposito was offered $5 million if she got three male stars. She was also asked to step aside for a male director.

The actress moved to Paris nearly three months ago.

Esposito decided to stop asking others to take a chance on her after a discouraging pitch.

Esposito decided to bet on herself. She told her husband she would mortgage their house.

She said it was about betting on herself.

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Esposito thought about why she was asking others to bet on her. She decided to bet on herself instead.

The gamble paid off, and Esposito made 'Fresh Kills'. She was able to end her Hollywood career on her terms.

The 'Blue Bloods' alum doesn't recognize herself after leaving Hollywood.

Esposito said she will never doubt her ability again. She knows what she's capable of.

Esposito said she finally found calm after leaving Hollywood. She thought about why she accepted 'crumbs' from every part of her life.

Esposito said she doesn't recognize the person she is now. She's been smiling and joined a gym.

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Esposito said she finally sees herself and is taking care of herself. It's one of the most powerful things she's done.

Christina Dugan Ramirez is an entertainment journalist with 15 years of experience.