KEY POINT
- Beckinsale posted a black image containing the word “bye” and later shared a rainbow image with a message saying, “Congratulations. You won. I give up.”
- Both posts were subsequently deleted, while worried fans reposted screenshots on X.
- The actress has recently discussed grief, online body shaming and post-traumatic stress disorder in several social media posts.
The Kate Beckinsale posts appeared on Instagram on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to USA TODAY. One showed a black background with the word “bye” in white lettering, while another featured a rainbow with the message, “Congratulations. You won. I give up.”
Beckinsale did not provide an explanation alongside either message, and both were later removed from her account. USA TODAY reported that it contacted the actress’ representative for comment, but the supplied material does not include a response.
The deleted posts were subsequently shared by worried fans on X, according to the report. The actress’ Instagram account also had no posts at the time described by the supplied coverage.
Beckinsale has previously used social media to discuss difficult personal experiences. Her mother, Judy Loe, died in July 2025 after a battle with stage IV cancer, while her stepfather died in 2024.
In an emotional video shared in 2025, Beckinsale described experiencing multiple family losses, including the death of her father when she was young. She also spoke about the physical effects of bereavement after facing criticism over her appearance and weight.
In August, the actress addressed comments accusing her of being extremely thin and attributing her appearance to various causes. She said she had received a large number of negative remarks whenever she posted photographs of herself.
The latest messages follow another recent discussion in which Beckinsale addressed trauma and the way people respond to those dealing with difficult experiences.
People reported that, in a since-deleted Sept. 2 video, she spoke about people whose nervous systems can be permanently affected after experiencing or witnessing severe trauma. She urged people to respond more gently because others may be dealing with circumstances that are not visible.
Her comments came after she had also discussed her own experiences with grief and the treatment she received online following her mother’s death.
Beckinsale’s recent social media activity has therefore included several personal subjects, ranging from bereavement and body shaming to trauma. However, the supplied reports do not establish what she intended by the latest “bye” and “I give up” messages.
The posts’ deletion also does not, by itself, explain why they were shared or removed. No further statement from Beckinsale is included in the supplied material.
The immediate reaction described in the reports came from fans who expressed concern after seeing the messages and reposted them on X after their deletion.The supplied reports do not provide a confirmed explanation from Beckinsale for the posts.
USA TODAY has sought comment from Beckinsale’s representative. At the time covered by the supplied material, there was no reported public explanation from the actress about the deleted messages.
