In Hollywood, many actors dream of fame, but for Paget Brewster, it was stability that she was after. Tired of a nomadic lifestyle filled with hotel rooms and never-ending travel, Brewster’s bold decision to pursue a steady role in television would eventually lead her to Criminal Minds, one of TV’s most iconic crime dramas. The result? A career-defining role as Emily Prentiss and a life that would never be the same again.
So, what exactly prompted Brewster to make this daring career move? Let’s dive deep into the untold story of how Paget Brewster traded hotel life for Criminal Minds fame, and why her decision was a game-changer for both her career and her personal life.
After years of jumping from role to role, shooting back-to-back TV movies and constantly on the road, Brewster had reached her breaking point. "I begged my agent to get me into shows like Criminal Minds because I was tired of living in hotels all the time," she admitted.
Having worked on four films in a row, the exhaustion and isolation were wearing her down.
At this critical juncture, Brewster made a bold move—she told her agent to stop sending her out for movie roles and to focus on finding her a permanent position on a TV show. Criminal Minds, with its long-running procedural format, seemed like the perfect fit. And just two days later, her agent called with an incredible opportunity.
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