Goldie Hawn experienced anxiety and panic attacks after achieving her first major acting role in Hollywood.

Goldie Hawn admitted that she experienced anxiety and had small panic attacks following her first major acting role in Hollywood.

In the latest episode of "Making Space with Hoda Kotb," the 78-year-old actress remembered auditioning for "Good Morning World" in 1967, but thought she was too young for the role. However, her agent informed her the next day that the show's producers had written a part for her.

After hearing the news, "Overboard" star felt "depressed" and "anxious."

""I didn't want to do that, so I didn't. I was just getting my feet wet," Hawn explained."

I called home and said, 'Mommy, you won't believe this. They wrote a part for me,' but then I became anxious and had little panic attacks.

She mentioned that every time she entered a restaurant or any place, she would feel dizzy and desire to return home.

"It was the scariest thing that ever happened to me." — Goldie Hawn

While filming "Good Morning World," Hawn sometimes had to retreat to her dressing room to compose herself because she was uncertain about when the next panic attack would occur.

The actress confided in Kotb that she opted to obtain expert assistance and started consulting with a psychologist.

"I went directly because it wasn't me," she remembered. "I mean, I was a happy kid."

""I was joyful, but I didn't know what happened to my joy," she continued."

"I attempted to feign a smile. That experience will forever remain etched in my memory, as it was the most terrifying thing I have ever encountered."

In the TV show "Good Morning World," which aired from 1967 to 1968, Hawn acted alongside Ronnie Schell, Joby Baker, Billy De Wolfe, and Julie Parrish.

Following the conclusion of "Good Morning World," Hawn joined the cast of the popular comedy sketch TV series "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," which ran from 1968 to 1973. She later starred in the 1969 comedy film "Cactus Flower," receiving the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance.

Hawn shared with Kotb that taking charge of her mental health helped her overcome her fears and become immune to others' judgments of her.

"I went to a doctor for nine years when I was anxious, frightened, and scared. The reason was to learn about myself, how to forgive, and how to manage other people's perception of me as I became successful and they didn't know me well."

Hawn stated, "While someone may say, 'I love you, you're great,' it's wonderful, but they don't truly know me."

"If people criticize your work with negative reviews, you respond by stating that their opinions are not accurate."