Kate Beckinsale published a pair of troubling Instagram posts in the early hours of Sunday, September 20, 2026, drawing worried reactions from fans of the actress.
On her main grid, Beckinsale shared a black square over which she wrote the single word "bye." The post appeared early Sunday morning, according to TMZ.com, which reported the posts at 4:54 AM PDT.
A second message appeared on her Instagram Stories: a photograph of a rainbow arcing over a road at an intersection, accompanied by the caption "congratulations you win I give up."
The actress's Instagram bio also includes a link to a BBC story concerning the 2020 suicide of Caroline Flack, the British television presenter.
A representative for Beckinsale did not immediately respond to TMZ's request for comment, the outlet reported. TMZ characterized the story as developing.
The posts circulated widely within hours of appearing, with fans and fellow celebrities expressing concern across social media. Beckinsale, a British actress known for roles in film and television, has maintained a prominent public profile and frequently engages with followers on the platform.
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