Alexandra Breckenridge, who has captured hearts worldwide as Mel Monroe in Netflix’s hit series Virgin River, recently revealed that one of her past roles on Netflix left her feeling “very uncomfortable.” The actress, beloved for portraying the compassionate yet strong nurse-midwife, admitted that stepping into a darker, more unrecognisable character earlier in her career was one of her most challenging experiences as an actor.

While fans know her as the face of warmth and resilience in Virgin River, Breckenridge’s acting journey includes roles that couldn’t be more different and it’s precisely those experiences that shaped the star we know today.

From Comforting Mel to Something Completely Different

Before finding global fame as Mel Monroe, Alexandra Breckenridge took on a variety of roles that showcased her versatility from intense dramas to horror thrillers. In a candid interview, she admitted that one particular project pushed her far outside her comfort zone, both physically and emotionally.

She shared, “I felt very uncomfortable during that shoot. It wasn’t because of the people I worked with they were wonderful it was the nature of the character. She was dark, unpredictable, and emotionally draining. I barely recognised myself.”

Her Most Unrecognisable Netflix Role

Fans were stunned to learn that Breckenridge was referring to her role in American Horror Story, one of Netflix’s most binge-watched anthology series. Before her time in Virgin River, she appeared in multiple seasons of the show, where she portrayed characters that were seductive, tormented, and morally complex.