Actress Emmy Rossum recently shared new details about her past marriage to music producer Justin Siegel, revealing that their union in February 2008 stemmed from an ultimatum.

Rossum, known for her role in *Shameless*, discussed the circumstances surrounding her first marriage on the July 8 episode of the *Call Her Daddy* podcast.

According to Rossum, she and Siegel had been dating for only a couple of months when the ultimatum was presented.

Siegel, who worked at Interscope Records, the label Rossum was signed to, reportedly told her, "I don't know if the relationship is gonna survive the distance.

So maybe we should break up or get married." This conversation took place on the day Rossum was scheduled to fly to Durango, Mexico, to begin filming the 2009 movie *Dragonball: Evolution* for six months.

Rossum explained her decision to accept the proposal, stating, "At that moment, I thought to myself, 'Well, I'm just coming off these two really rough heartbreaks.' Abandonment is my core wound.

I don't want that.

That hurts me." This insight provides a deeper understanding of the personal motivations behind her choice at the time.

The revelation offers a look into the personal life of a public figure, shedding light on the complexities of relationships under pressure.

Her divorce from Siegel was finalized almost 16 years ago, and this recent disclosure marks one of the first times Rossum has publicly elaborated on the specific nature of their engagement.

The actress's candidness on the podcast offers fans a more complete picture of her early career and personal life.