Melissa Joan Hart Reveals She Was Forced to Work While Sick on ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’: ‘It Could Cost You Your

Melissa Joan Hart opened up about the immense pressure she faced to work while severely ill during her time starring on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. On Instagram, she explained the fear that kept her from calling in sick. She said, 'I was warned by some people, when actresses get sick, if you call out sick, that insurance might not insure you again for another project, and it could cost you your career.' This fear led Hart to work through the agony of being sick on set. In one memorable scene with Ed Begley Jr., she struggled to function. Hart recalled, 'I just remember for years, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, he must hate me.’ But that wasn't the case at all. Years later, they reconnected, and she found out he had fond memories. Hart noted, 'We just became fast friends, immediately.' During the Season 3 finale, Hart faced a severe illness again. She emphasized, 'I was vomiting my brains out.' To stay safe, she asked the key grip to guard her. She explained, 'I asked our key grip to stand…