Invited to give a speech as she accepted an honorary fellowship at her old drama school, actor Jessica Gunning had an encouraging piece of advice for her fellow aspiring performers: “Dream big – why the f*** not?”
READ MORE: Huw Edwards was 'warned' about behaviour by BBC years before scandal, shock update reveals She spent 17 years paying her dues in the likes of Doctors, Holby City and Doctor Who, and her friends are thrilled she has hit the big time – although they’re amused that her biggest success comes from a role nothing like her real bubbly nature.
Dad Paul worked at a plastics company and mum Val was a drama teacher at the local school. Sister Harriet is also in showbiz, in marketing for shows like The Crown and Bridgerton, while brother Josh is a data scientist. A true story about striking miners and Gay Pride protesters joining forces, it won a BAFTA and spurred Jess on to continue to dream big. She said at the time: “It just makes you think, ‘Let’s do something! Come on’.”
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