British actress Kate Beckinsale detailed her health issues in an Instagram comment section on Monday, explaining the circumstances that led to her six-week stay in hospital.

In a response to a comment on her Instagram post, Beckinsale revealed her recent struggles with grief and health issues that led to her hospitalization. The actress, known for her roles in both action films and TV shows, video She posted a photo of herself wearing a minimalist pink outfit and a hairnet, addressing the negative feedback she had received from some of her followers in the caption.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the video itself was a response to criticism that Beckinsale “isn't acting her age,” a sentiment she has openly disputed in the past. The situation reportedly escalated when a commenter suggested that Beckinsale's body looked different and that she needed to do squats. Beckinsale's rebuttal highlighted a series of traumatic personal losses that have contributed to her current physique. (Related article: Hollywood A-list actress Kate Beckinsale admits to public exposure and prank calls to cope with grief)

“The stress and grief caused me to lose a lot of weight and I was hospitalized for six weeks because the grief caused a hole in my esophagus and I was vomiting a lot of blood,” she wrote. “It became very difficult for me to eat and I worked hard on a film that was quite devastating because it involved the theme of my father's death.”

“so I [sic] “I couldn't care less what you think about my ass,” she continued, “you should just worry about yours. I suggest you stick a big pineapple or a brick or something up your ass.”