Jesse Metcalfe: 'Fame was thrust upon me'

Jesse Metcalfe claims that he was unprepared for the "peculiar" experience of becoming an overnight sensation.

The 31-year-old actor, who shot to fame playing Eva Longoria's toyboy John Rowland in Desperate Housewives, confessed to PopEater that he struggled to adapt to his new status.

"It happened very quickly because the show was something of a TV phenomenon. Becoming a quote-unquote celebrity was thrust on me very quickly.

"It certainly is a transition and takes some adjusting to going from anonymity to having zero anonymity. It can be a peculiar situation and a strange feeling."

Metcalfe, who is next appearing in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced action series Chase, also gave tips for future stars on how to deal with becoming a sudden success.

"I would say first and foremost you have to be sure you really want it. You have to become informed, I would say I wasn't informed as to what success in Hollywood and celebrity brings. Once you know what you're in for, you have to navigate those waters successfully."