Actress Jaime King is reportedly being stalked by a fan who recently escaped from a mental institution.Gossip Girls: Jaime King’s Stalker Scare (October 20, 2008) Authorities have taken measures to protect the Sin City actress.E! Online: Jaime King Seeks Protection (October 20, 2008)

"It's very real and he was very aggressive. He had recently escaped from a mental institute. It was scary."—Undisclosed sourceGossip Girls: Jaime King’s Stalker Scare (October 20, 2008)

"It's scary because all of a sudden you realize that like, you know, my intention with the work that I do is to create something that really touches in to people and that people love. It's really strange when somebody takes that to a whole different level."—Jaime KingGossip Girls: Jaime King’s Stalker Scare (October 20, 2008)

"I think that an interesting thing with celebrities and stars is that you feel so close to them because you see them in such a vulnerable place when they're acting. It's just really interesting when things like that happen. It's kind of freaky."—Jaime KingGossip Girls: Jaime King’s Stalker Scare (October 20, 2008)