'Emily in Paris' star Ashley Park hospitalized for critical septic shock

Ashley Park revealed she went into critical septic shock after her tonsillitis became worse and infected several of her organs.

In an Instagram post on Friday, Jan. 19, the Emily in Paris star opened up about the major health scare that she experienced during the holidays. "As I sit here processing and recovering from the first few weeks of 2024, the only word I can think of is grateful," she began.

"While on holiday in December into New Years, what started as tonsillitis spiraled into critical septic shock, which infected and affected several of my organs. I am grateful that my health has improved despite what we had initially been told," she continued.

According to medical website WebMD, tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. Septic shock, meanwhile, is a "life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection," the National Health Service said.

The actress gave a shoutout to the love of her life, fellow Emily in Paris cast member Paul Forman "for being unconditionally by [her] side through all of [it]." She also thanked the doctors and nurses who have been taking care of her and making sure she's okay during this difficult time.

"I hesitated to share what’s been happening as I’m still in the throes of recovery, but I now know I’m safely on the other side of the worst," she shared.

"Thanks for reading this. I'm sorry for being so absent recently to so much and to people in my life. I love you all. I’m healing and I promise I’m gonna be okay," she concluded.

Park is known for her portrayal of Mindy Chen on Emily in Paris. She also appeared in other hit shows like Beef and Only Murders in the Building.