Jennifer Esposito receives support from Hollywood stars for sharing truth

Jennifer Esposito reveals shocking measures taken to finance her directorial debut

By Aamna Razi February 04, 2026
Jennifer Esposito receives support from Hollywood stars for sharing truth
Jennifer Esposito receives support from Hollywood stars for sharing truth

Jennifer Esposito is sharing the truth about her self-made film Fresh Kills, and the effort it took to finance the film.

The Summer of Sam actress took to her social media to share that she is moving out of the home she mortgaged because she used the money to finance her directorial debut.

“Yeah, I’m looking like a** right now ‘cuz I’ve been crying ‘cuz I’m moving out of my home that I mortgaged to make my film and then have people who are in the spotlight not be able to just throw one back and say, 'Hey, thanks, watch this film,'" Esposito stated.

The 52-year-old wondered more about if people owe others something, adding that she believes that they at least owe each other decency.

“Imagine if we all actually had one another’s backs. Systems that are meant to divide actually might fall. And now feel free to scroll about the best new face lift, arrest of a journalist and who else was shot,” she wrote at the end of the caption of the post.

In the comments section of the post, a number of celebrities such as Don Cheadle, Jerry O’Connell and Debra Messing expressed sympathy and marked messages of support, adding that they either have or would be watching the 2023 crime film.

Is Fresh Kills worth watching?

Esposito’s passion project, which she not only directed but also wrote, has been considered worth watching as per numerous reviews. 

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