Former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress Reveals Disturbing On-Set Discovery

Kathleen Robertson says she found cut-up photos of herself in the makeup trailer amid cast drama.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Kathleen Robertson, who joined the cast of the hit 90s TV series 'Beverly Hills, 90210' in a recurring role in 1993, has opened up about the 'horribly difficult' and 'not a warm and fuzzy environment' she experienced on set. Robertson revealed that she made a shocking discovery in the makeup trailer, where she found her Polaroid photos had been cut in half, though she didn't know who was responsible. The actress said the tension on set 'certainly had an effect' on her and made her aware of how 'difficult it is for somebody to come into an environment like that'.

Why it matters

The revelations from Robertson shed light on the reported behind-the-scenes drama that plagued the cast of one of the most popular teen dramas of the 1990s. Her experience highlights the challenges actors can face when joining an established ensemble, especially one marked by ongoing tensions.

The details

Robertson said she was 'very nervous and very anxious' about joining the 'Beverly Hills, 90210' cast, which at the time included stars like Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, and Luke Perry. She revealed that she found her Polaroid photos in the makeup trailer had been cut in half, though the makeup artists were 'embarrassed' and 'trying to protect' her from seeing it. Robertson said the tension on set 'certainly had an effect' on her and made her aware of how difficult it can be for an actor to integrate into an established cast dynamic.

  • Robertson joined the 'Beverly Hills, 90210' cast in a recurring role in 1993, during the show's fourth season.

The players

Kathleen Robertson

A Canadian actress who joined the cast of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' in a recurring role in 1993.

Jason Priestley

One of the main stars of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' during the time Robertson joined the cast.

Shannen Doherty

One of the main stars of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' during the time Robertson joined the cast.

Jennie Garth

One of the main stars of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' during the time Robertson joined the cast.

Luke Perry

One of the main stars of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' during the time Robertson joined the cast.

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What they’re saying

“It was horribly difficult. It was the biggest show in the world. For me — I can't speak to anyone else — it was not a warm and fuzzy environment to land into.”

— Kathleen Robertson, Actress (Slice of Life podcast)

“There were Polaroids back in that day. They'd take Polaroids — continuity Polaroids. I'd see my Polaroids in the makeup trailer cut in half. I don't know who did it.”

— Kathleen Robertson, Actress (Slice of Life podcast)

“They were embarrassed because they didn't want me to have seen it. They were trying to protect me.”

— Kathleen Robertson, Actress (Slice of Life podcast)

The takeaway

Robertson's experience highlights the challenges actors can face when joining an established ensemble, especially one marked by ongoing tensions and drama. Her revelations shed light on the reported behind-the-scenes issues that plagued the cast of one of the most popular teen dramas of the 1990s.