Scheana Shay Says her "90210" Audition was One Reason she Went for Botox

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"Vanderpump Rules'" Scheana Shay Says her "90210" Audition is One Reason why She Got Botox
by Shania Russell
August 7, 2023


Scheana Shay's short-lived time on "90210" came with some long-lasting effects.

In a new episode of her Scheananigans podcast, the "Vanderpump Rules" star was joined by former "90210" lead Shenae Grimes-Beech.




While discussing the hit teen drama, Shay recalled her own experience auditioning for a role on the show. While she eventually got the part of Cassandra, appearing in only one episode, Shay says she nearly lost out on the role because of her facial expressions.

"The casting directors for 90210 are some of the reasons why I ended up getting botox," Shay revealed. "They told me that, for Disney, my facial expression was great. But for a more dramatic type of role, I needed to learn how to control my eyebrows."




Pointing out each brow specifically, Shay said "this one has a mind of its own, and this one would squint."

She added that while her audition was well received, her eyebrows were almost a deal-breaker. "They were like, 'The role is yours, here's your callback. The role is yours, we want you for this, but we're bringing in a couple other girls as well because if you can't control your facial features then we're not going to give it to you.'"

Shay says she was advised to "'maybe try some botox," and explained, "So I started getting botox when I was like, 24, 25, because I was like Oh, I guess that's what I have to do to get the resting bitch face."




The story came as a shock to Grimes-Beach, who commented, "As an actor, you'd think… You know, the reason why I've hesitated to go down that route myself is that I need my facial expressions."

Shay agreed, joking that botox has been "great for reality" television: "In my interviews, I don't want my face moving."

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