Photo: Courtesy Of NetflixNiecy Nashlooked for the light around her while filmingDahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.Some fans have assumed that actors in the series — includingEvan Peters, who playsJeffrey Dahmer— may have faced mental health struggles while filming such a dark storyline. Nash, 52, actually confirmed the role wasn’t an easy one, but she also shared what pulled her through each difficult day.“Dahmerwas my most challenging job to date …. " Nash wrote on Instagram. “Had to lean into my joy HARD during the filming process. Thank you Evan.“RELATED’Dahmer' Tops Season 2 of ‘Bridgerton’ to Become Netflix’s Second-Most Popular English-Language ShowIn addition, Nash listed some of the things that helped her keep her real life stable as she dove deep into the role of Dahmer’s neighbor, Glenda Cleveland. “People ask, how did I make it thru filmingDahmer?” she wrote over the post.“My love JB [Jessica Betts] was my rock,” she continued. “I was also filmingReno[911!]at the same time, my daughterDiais funny and was a bright light who brought me joy on set & my girlCardi B!“Courtesy Of NetflixNash also shared some fun behind-the-scenes videos from set, including her own song and dance, as well as dressing room musical outbursts from cast members Teshi Thomas and Nash’s daughter Dia.“I can’t even focus on what I’ve gotta do next cause they won’t shut up,” Nash joked in the video.Since its release on Sept. 21, theRyan Murphy-directed crime drama has climbed Netflix’s ranks, becoming thesecond-most watched English-language serieson the streaming platform.Dahmerfalls only behind fellow Netflix originalStranger Things, and has even surpassed the mega-popularBridgerton.Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland.Courtesy Of NetflixThe series, which has been subject to controversy, stars Peters as Dahmer and recounts his horrific murders of men across Milwaukee between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer, a serial killer known for his cannibalistic ways, was murdered in prison in 1994.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Storyis now streaming on Netflix.
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Niecy Nashlooked for the light around her while filmingDahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.Some fans have assumed that actors in the series — includingEvan Peters, who playsJeffrey Dahmer— may have faced mental health struggles while filming such a dark storyline. Nash, 52, actually confirmed the role wasn’t an easy one, but she also shared what pulled her through each difficult day.“Dahmerwas my most challenging job to date …. " Nash wrote on Instagram. “Had to lean into my joy HARD during the filming process. Thank you Evan.“RELATED’Dahmer' Tops Season 2 of ‘Bridgerton’ to Become Netflix’s Second-Most Popular English-Language ShowIn addition, Nash listed some of the things that helped her keep her real life stable as she dove deep into the role of Dahmer’s neighbor, Glenda Cleveland. “People ask, how did I make it thru filmingDahmer?” she wrote over the post.“My love JB [Jessica Betts] was my rock,” she continued. “I was also filmingReno[911!]at the same time, my daughterDiais funny and was a bright light who brought me joy on set & my girlCardi B!“Courtesy Of NetflixNash also shared some fun behind-the-scenes videos from set, including her own song and dance, as well as dressing room musical outbursts from cast members Teshi Thomas and Nash’s daughter Dia.“I can’t even focus on what I’ve gotta do next cause they won’t shut up,” Nash joked in the video.Since its release on Sept. 21, theRyan Murphy-directed crime drama has climbed Netflix’s ranks, becoming thesecond-most watched English-language serieson the streaming platform.Dahmerfalls only behind fellow Netflix originalStranger Things, and has even surpassed the mega-popularBridgerton.Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland.Courtesy Of NetflixThe series, which has been subject to controversy, stars Peters as Dahmer and recounts his horrific murders of men across Milwaukee between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer, a serial killer known for his cannibalistic ways, was murdered in prison in 1994.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Storyis now streaming on Netflix.
Niecy Nashlooked for the light around her while filmingDahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Some fans have assumed that actors in the series — includingEvan Peters, who playsJeffrey Dahmer— may have faced mental health struggles while filming such a dark storyline. Nash, 52, actually confirmed the role wasn’t an easy one, but she also shared what pulled her through each difficult day.
“Dahmerwas my most challenging job to date …. " Nash wrote on Instagram. “Had to lean into my joy HARD during the filming process. Thank you Evan.”
RELATED’Dahmer' Tops Season 2 of ‘Bridgerton’ to Become Netflix’s Second-Most Popular English-Language Show
In addition, Nash listed some of the things that helped her keep her real life stable as she dove deep into the role of Dahmer’s neighbor, Glenda Cleveland. “People ask, how did I make it thru filmingDahmer?” she wrote over the post.
“My love JB [Jessica Betts] was my rock,” she continued. “I was also filmingReno[911!]at the same time, my daughterDiais funny and was a bright light who brought me joy on set & my girlCardi B!”
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Nash also shared some fun behind-the-scenes videos from set, including her own song and dance, as well as dressing room musical outbursts from cast members Teshi Thomas and Nash’s daughter Dia.
“I can’t even focus on what I’ve gotta do next cause they won’t shut up,” Nash joked in the video.
Since its release on Sept. 21, theRyan Murphy-directed crime drama has climbed Netflix’s ranks, becoming thesecond-most watched English-language serieson the streaming platform.Dahmerfalls only behind fellow Netflix originalStranger Things, and has even surpassed the mega-popularBridgerton.
Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland.Courtesy Of Netflix
The series, which has been subject to controversy, stars Peters as Dahmer and recounts his horrific murders of men across Milwaukee between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer, a serial killer known for his cannibalistic ways, was murdered in prison in 1994.
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Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Storyis now streaming on Netflix.
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