Lauren Collins wasn't too interested in this high school reunion.

Indeed, while a new documentary about Degrassi premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with alums like Drake and Miriam McDonald on Sept. 13, the actress shared why she decided not to participate.

"It just didn't feel like the right move for me at the time," Lauren—who portrayed Paige Michalchuk in The Next Generation 's first eight seasons until 2008—exclusively told E! News. "I'm so proud of my time on the show. I feel so grateful for it. I've been talking about it for 25 years and I'm happy to do it on my own terms."

Although the 39-year-old didn't star in the documentary Degrassi: Whatever It Takes —which shared a deep dive into the show's nearly 40-year history—she a

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