Ed Westwick has suffered “a little bit of depression” over the last year.
The former ‘Gossip Girl’ star insisted he feels “fortunate” that he’s still been able to work and travel amid the coronavirus pandemic but the restrictions in place around the world that limit social contact have taken a toll on his mental health.
Asked if he found lockdown a struggle, he said: “Definitely. I’ve been one of the fortunate ones, because I’ve been able to travel a bit through the States for different work appointments and stuff like that.
“But I think it’s the idea that you can’t do things that really messes with you.
“You feel like you’re in prison a little bit. So yeah, a little bit of depression has kicked in at times.
“I’m one of the lucky ones though, I can’t imagine how it has been for certain people. It’s just a dreadful time.”
The 33-year-old actor can’t wait to get back to normality and he is very much looking forward to going to a music concert and going to the cinema again.
Speaking to New! magazine, he said: “[I want to do] everything. I want to go to a concert, I want to go and see a movie.
“I want to be able to travel freely. I want to hug strangers.