Miriam McDonald is taking control of the narrative after stepping back into the spotlight for the upcoming documentary Degrassi: Whatever It Takes, revealing the harsh comments about her appearance stung deeply, especially as she reflects on some of the changes she regrets. "I've been sitting with how to put this into words, so I'm just going to be honest," the actress, best known for her portrayal of Emma Nelson on the hit series for nine seasons between 2001 and 2010, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, August 28, alongside a series of photos.