Amber Riley, 'Glee' Star, Collapses During Hollywood Event

The glitz and glamour of a red carpet appearance can be a bit fascinating for some Hollywood stars, however for “Glee” actress, Amber Riley the experience recently led to a hazing moment.

Last night 26-year-old Riley collapsed while conducting interviews during a panel discussion during a special TV Academy event honoring the hit musical show.

Immediately following the scary moment Riley took to her Twitter account to inform fans of how photographers contributed to the mishap.

“Hey guys, I'm okay. I got a little dizzy from all the photog flashes,” she wrote. “You'd think I's be used to it by now, still a red carpet amateur I guess. Gonna get checked out but I feel fine. Thank you for all the concern and well wishes.”

I'd also like to thank the photographers for being do (sic) professional and not taking photos of me on the ground. I truly, truly appreciate it. Could have been super embarrassing.”

In spite of the flashing moment, Riley was still able to participate with "Glee" cast mates and producers at the North Hollywood event.

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Comments

[Whyalwaysme]

07:36 AM on 05/03/2012

Belly belly what have you don,
I cant believe that I'm your bumb,
What are you doing, whats wrong with you,
I've told you before just one bowl of stew,
Pies and frys are ok for sum,
Please move to the left I cant feel the sun,
I'm worried about us I wish you would stop,
I'm scared that one day we might just pop,
Empty the fridge and all biscuit tins ,
And throw all the junk foods into the bins,
Lets start some light jogging and go for some swims,
And before we will know it we'll be nice and slim.

[futurejd]

01:20 AM on 05/03/2012

She will be okay when she get's off the crash diet. Eating is fundamental.

[Luci Loo]

12:38 AM on 05/03/2012

Some childish and nasty comments on here. Totally uncalled for. And we say children can be cruel. I hope Amber is alright. She is a powerful and talented singer.

[trk99]

10:33 PM on 05/02/2012

Got dizzy from photog flashes? Are you shitting me?

[drfast]

09:27 AM on 05/03/2012

If your brain is susceptible to the flashing you can have seizures or faint. That is why there are warnings on certain video games and the London 2012 games had to change how they presented their logo. But I think it was because she was eating well.

[PhineasGage730]

09:12 PM on 05/02/2012

"The photos"...yeah right.

Diabetes alert!

[bdl00]

06:39 PM on 05/02/2012

Finally paparatzi having respect for these people. I can understand why she would get dizzy with all those lights, it's like been in a club with excessive strobe lights after awhile it's like GET ME OUT OF HERE. I cannot think of anything more rude though than taking pictures of her while she's passed out on the ground, so good on them for not taking any for once.

[elaynej24]

07:35 PM on 05/02/2012

I agree. You can also overheat quickly with so much going one around you....

[emmeaki]

07:01 PM on 05/02/2012

A woman passes out and she gets no sympathy because of her weight? If you ever pass out, I hope no one has sympathy for you either!

[Antoinette Anderson]

07:21 PM on 05/02/2012

Actually she's lost a lot of weight lately.

[NiceNYLady76]

06:27 PM on 05/02/2012

Get well young lady!

[TurnSeiki]

06:15 PM on 05/02/2012

Why in the WORLD would this story need moderators? Nothing to do?

[grungegirl991]

06:09 PM on 05/02/2012

Maybe she has epilepsy?

[emmeaki]

07:04 PM on 05/02/2012

I thought the same thing. Maybe a mild case if there is such a thing.

[Whyalwaysme]

07:38 AM on 05/03/2012

Triggered by a rush of fat to the heart

[tangelan]

05:50 PM on 05/02/2012

I'm glad she's okay.

[wykagyl]

05:18 PM on 05/02/2012

Wishing a speedy recovery to a very talented entertainer.

[carlah61]

05:41 PM on 05/02/2012

What a kind and sympathetic person you are. NOT! If you can't say anything nice, keep your trap (and keyboard) quiet. Have you ever had hundreds of camera's flashing in your face all at once? I doubt it, so you can't possibly know how it feels.

[Breckster82]

05:47 PM on 05/02/2012

jesus, who peed in your wheaties?

[gulfportian]

11:13 PM on 05/02/2012

This adult who allegedly passes out because of a camera. Now what does she do for a living, stand in front of camera? See, it makes no sense. Funny thing how these people who worked a few hours a week keep dropping like flies from exhaustion. Frauds.

[YupIndeed]

03:39 PM on 05/02/2012

She might have locked her knees. Doing so can cause one to faint. Glad she's ok.

[bdl00]

06:39 PM on 05/02/2012

Locked her knees??

[nyaaan donkey]

10:01 PM on 05/02/2012

Standing up straight and not bending your knees over a period of time is called 'locking knees.' If you do it for too long, you can faint.

[Whyalwaysme]

07:39 AM on 05/03/2012

Ya locked her knees.

[chiodo08]

03:31 PM on 05/02/2012

hmmm I wonder why....

[Pennsylvanianne]

05:08 PM on 05/02/2012

It could be the excitement, the flashbulbs, the trying to fit an event into an already-busy schedule by skipping meals or water. Hey, members of the bridal party sometimes faint on the altar during weddings. It happens.

[Whyalwaysme]

07:42 AM on 05/03/2012

Brides only faint for the attention, same as other members, but it's mostly to do with finding out the cost of the day by text