There, she shared about the challenges she faced in showbiz, and explained why she turned down the lead role in 2006 dramaFor those not in the know, the drama revolved around a plus-sized woman's search for love. That role eventually went toAccording to Jessica, she rejected the drama because she wasn't keen on gaining weight for it.
“Basically, most of the time when it comes to work, I prioritise my happiness. I wouldn’t force myself to do something I don’t like,” she continued. Her then-manager became very dissatisfied with her and told her that she was “already 40”and that her workload would “obviously drop” due to her age. Jessica then revealed the most hurtful thing her manager said to her: “You’re old and you’re fat, there’s nothing you can do anymore. Don’t be an actress anymore, go and look for something else to do.”Jessica admitted she was very affected by what her manager said. Thankfully, she got over it quickly.