Natalie Cassidy Reignites Row with Paloma Faith over Bullying Claims
The EastEnders star, 42, surprised fans in June by sharing memories of her difficult school years and claiming that her famous classmate Paloma Faith had bullied her.
Natalie Cassidy has recently intensified the dispute by reaffirming her experience of being bullied at school. In response, Paloma Faith shared her own story of being bullied, adding complexity to the situation.
Natalie's Perspective on School Bullying
Appearing on Katherine Ryan's What's My Age Again podcast, Natalie opened up about her school days, explaining that her role on EastEnders— which she secured at just 10 years old—made her a target of jealousy among her peers.
"There wasn't anywhere else I wanted to be. Maybe because when I wasn't there, school was difficult, people were jealous."
She described the EastEnders set as her sanctuary, contrasting it with the challenges she faced at school.
"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."
Context of the Dispute
- Natalie Cassidy claims school bullying involved Paloma Faith, who is also a well-known public figure.
- Paloma Faith responded by revealing she too was bullied during school.
- The public exchange highlights differing experiences of their school years.
Natalie did not explicitly name Paloma during the recent podcast but maintained her stance on the bullying she endured.
Author’s summary: Natalie Cassidy reaffirmed her school bullying claims, emphasizing the impact of jealousy tied to her early acting success while Paloma Faith shared her own experiences of being bullied, reigniting a complex dispute between the two.