'This isn't me, why am I here?' Actress Rebecca Gibney reveals the moment she decided to quit her Hollywood career during an audition By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:51 BST, 3 June 2019 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 3 June 2019 1 Viewcomments Beloved Australian actress Rebecca Gibney, 54, has spoken about the moment she decided to abandon her dreams of making it big in Hollywood. Appearing on Tuesday's episode Andrew Denton's Interview, the star told of how she walked out of an audition after realising she no longer wanted to chase a career abroad. 'I thought: 'This is not me. Why am I here? I'm just joining a line of other hopefuls. I've got this incredible career back in Australia,'' she told Andrew in the upcoming talk-show program. 'This isn't me, why am I here?' Beloved Australian actress Rebecca Gibney, 54, has spoken about the moment she decided to abandon her dreams of making it big in Hollywood. Rebecca then apologised to the casting agent for wasting their time, before explaining to them that she planned to return Down Under. The Packed To The Rafters star is also set to discuss her battle with anxiety on the show. It won't be the first time she's spoken publicly about mental health, however, with the star previously admitting to suffering depression during her 30s. 'I've got this incredible career back in Australia': Appearing on Tuesday's episode Andrew Denton's Interview, the star told of how she walked out of an audition after realising she no longer wanted to chase a career abroad Speaking to this Sunday Telegraph in September last year, the New Zealand-born actress revealed she even contemplated suicide during her mental health battle. 'I suffered severe depression in my 30s and contemplated taking my life,' Rebecca said. 'No one knew how I was feeling. On the surface I had the perfect life - great job, wonderful family and friends, but inside I was dying,' she explained. Rebecca delved deeper into her battle and revealed she experienced 'hourly panic attacks' during the height of her condition. 'I suffered severe depression in my 30s and contemplated taking my life': Speaking to this Sunday Telegraph in September last year, the New Zealand-born actress revealed she even contemplated suicide during her mental health battle 'Daily panic attacks became hourly panic attacks and pretty soon I was making excuses to friends so I didn't have to leave my apartment,' Rebecca said. The talented star told the publication a close friend suggested she seek professional help from a psychologist and revealed the advice 'literally saved her.' Rebecca said after two years of therapy she was able to overcome the severe panic attacks and depression she has fought since her early teens. If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Andrew Denton's Interview airs Tuesday June 4 at 9.00pm on Seven. Mental health battle: Rebecca said after two years of therapy she was able to overcome the severe panic attacks and depression she has fought since her early teens Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility