Erin Moriarty Shares Emotional Farewell to The Boys Ahead of Final Season

The actress reflects on her time on the hit Amazon Prime series, including overcoming personal health challenges.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:24pm

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As the fifth and final season of The Boys approaches, lead actress Erin Moriarty has shared an emotional farewell message and behind-the-scenes photos from her time on the show. Moriarty, who plays the character of Starlight, opened up about facing personal health issues during production, but finding solace in the close-knit cast and crew. Her Instagram post includes candid shots of her co-stars, including Jack Quaid, Karen Fukuhara, and Colby Minifie, showcasing the fun and camaraderie on set.

Why it matters

Moriarty's farewell message provides a poignant look at the end of an era for The Boys, one of Amazon Prime's most popular and acclaimed superhero series. The show has developed a devoted fanbase over its run, and Moriarty's reflections on the challenges and joys of working on the series will resonate with viewers as they prepare to say goodbye.

The details

In her Instagram post, Moriarty revealed that she was diagnosed with Graves' disease during the production of the final season, which presented personal challenges but also reinforced the strong bonds she had formed with the cast and crew. She shared candid photos of her co-stars, including Jack Quaid in a pink robe, Colby Minifie covered in a cream-colored substance, and Karen Fukuhara wearing a bloodied prosthetic arm from a previous season.

  • Moriarty revealed her Graves' disease diagnosis in June 2025, a month before the start of production on the final season.
  • The Boys is set to premiere its fifth and final season on April 8, 2026.

The players

Erin Moriarty

The lead actress of The Boys, who plays the character of Starlight.

Jack Quaid

Moriarty's co-star, who plays the character of Hughie Campbell on The Boys.

Colby Minifie

Moriarty's co-star, who plays the character of Ashley Barrett on The Boys.

Karen Fukuhara

Moriarty's co-star, who plays the character of Kimiko on The Boys.

Eric Kripke

The showrunner of The Boys.

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What they’re saying

“Pulled these from the memory bin before the end begins. This final season coincided with the scariest moments of my life; I confronted health challenges that affected everyone around me, (shoutout to the crew members that did the daily heavy lifting to navigate said challenges, I see you).”

— Erin Moriarty, Actress

“I remember thinking, more than once: 'if these are my last days, how lucky am I to spend them with these people I love so much, in our special world we've created.' There couldn't be a more earnest testament to every human apart of this production. A thank you + love letter to my work family (cast, crew, producers, writers, and everyone in between); my days with you have filled my life/work cup. The rest will be surplus.”

— Erin Moriarty, Actress

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the premiere of The Boys' fifth and final season on April 8, 2026 to see how Starlight's story concludes.

The takeaway

Erin Moriarty's emotional farewell to The Boys highlights the strong bonds formed between the cast and crew, and the personal challenges they overcame together, as the hit superhero series prepares to wrap up its run on Amazon Prime.