Natalie Cassidy Reignites Dispute with Paloma Faith over Bullying Allegations
The EastEnders actress, aged 42, surprised fans in June by revealing the difficulties she faced during her school years, including claims that her famous classmate Paloma Faith had bullied her.
Natalie Cassidy has renewed the controversy by standing firm on her statements about being bullied at school. In response, Paloma Faith claimed she was also a victim of bullying, sharing details of her own torment shortly after.
Natalie's Perspective on School Bullying
Speaking on Katherine Ryan's What's My Age Again podcast, Natalie reflected on her childhood, describing how the EastEnders set was her refuge since school life was marred by jealousy from peers. She was cast in EastEnders at just 10 years old.
"There wasn't anywhere else I wanted to be. Maybe because when I wasn't there, school was difficult, people were jealous," Natalie said. "You know, there was bullying that went on. So I always just wanted to be there because it was so fun and I was surrounded by nice people."
Though she did not mention Paloma Faith explicitly during this interview, Natalie reiterated the hostility she endured at school.
Background of the Controversy
- Natalie Cassidy first shared her experience of school bullying in June, naming Paloma Faith as one of her bullies.
- Paloma Faith responded by sharing her own experiences of being bullied, complicating the narrative.
- The dispute highlights the difficulties both celebrities faced during their school years despite their current fame.
Author's summary: Natalie Cassidy reaffirms her claims about being bullied at school, emphasizing the challenges posed by jealous peers and the comfort she found working on EastEnders as a child actor.