And after the emotional interview, Australian actress Melissa George received mixed reception from fans on social media.
Now, relationship expert Nikki Goldstein has weighed in on the situation, claiming that there are three lenses members of the public may be seeing her through.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, the sexologist said the first way people may be approaching the actor is by thinking her a 'tall poppy'.
'The ones that snub off Australia because they feel like they could never make it,' she clarified.
She said that these celebrities often 'make it more difficult for themselves,' because of their comments about their home country.
'She is an actress living in France with a very wealthy guy. It's like poor little rich girl,' she said.
'If she was struggling would we give her more pity?'
'It seems as though we have accepted domestic violence for the lower socio-economic, but don't take it as seriously for the wealthy.'
'Hollywood relationships are not perfect and should not be our basis for role model,' Nikki said.
'We tend to look up to Hollywood stars and their lives, but really a lot of it is just as fake as their movies.'
'Did Melissa George post any mushy series with her husband whilst this was going on, or close to it?'
The comments come after some social media users slammed the Hunted star for what they see as her 'hypocrisy' in asking Australia to help her despite remarks she had previously made about not needing recognition from her country.
The quote in question came after the star was asked about her role on Home And Away role in an interview on Sunrise five years ago.
Speaking with journalist Christine Sams after the interview, Melissa infamously said: 'I'd rather be having a croissant and a little espresso in Paris or walking my French bulldog in New York City.'
The journalist came out in defence of the actress earlier this week, claiming she was 'horrified' Australians had used the comment against Melissa.
After the Sunday Night episode aired on Channel Seven, negative comments about Melissa flooded Facebook and Twitter.
'Melissa George wanted Oz to 'shut up' now she needs out help? Domestic violence is unacceptable. So's hypocrisy. SHE is an accomplished actor with international acclaim. Just don't mention the other 'a' word 'Angel from Home and Away,' one user commented.
Another wrote: 'I'm sorry Melissa George has been a victim of DV but I stopped caring about her years ago after she behaved like a spoilt brat.'
Melissa's ex-partner Jean firmly denies the allegations of violence, with both he and Melissa convicted of assault over the incident last month.
The couple first met in 2011 at a BAFTA after-party and welcomed their first son Raphael in February 2014 and their second son Solal in November 2015.
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