The actress, Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan once again discusses her old Rosie Webster scenes and how some things still upset her. She was very young at that time and there were some instances that didn’t feel right to her. She confesses that she gets it better now. The industry has changed a lot, and her words reflect that change. Keep scrolling to find out more.
Flanagan Opens Up About Her Old Coronation Street Scenes
When Helen Flanagan joined the show in 2000, she was just a teenager. The actress also spoke about the grooming storyline with John Stape. Moreover, Helen was expected to do scenes that made her feel uncomfortable. At that time, she was unable to understand why things were written like that. It must have been weird for her as she was still a kid. And yet, she had to pose in such dresses that were totally out of, place for a young girl of her age. And now she realises how wrong it was.
She also said that Alison King spoke up in the green room. It was disgusting that the show was giving her such sexualised moments. At that time, she couldn’t process it. However, today she sees it clearly. The actor who played John Stape was older and nice. However, the idea of pairing a man that age with a teenager in bedroom scenes would never happen now.
The actress was excited for bigger storylines. However, every time a shoot was wrapped up, she felt mingling. And she didn’t reveal that feeling to anyone because that’s how things used to work in those days. However, now the industry is different. And the Me Too movement changed how shows approach young actors.
The Actress Says She Is Comfortable With Empowered Content Now
The actor also said that she has no issues with sexual content when she is in control of it. Elsewhere, she said that she does post bold pictures on social media. And she even works with lingerie brands because it makes her feel confident and strong. However, that is the real difference. It’s because she chooses it today, and she decided how she wants them to be seen.
Helen is also busy with her memoir Head and Heart. Moreover, she is performing in a play called The Memory of Water in Bolton. Let us know in the comments section what you think of Helen’s thoughts. For more Coronation Street spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.