Emmerdale: Sian Reese-Williams Opens Up About The Impact Of Soap Fame- ‘It’s A Struggle!’

We know that long-running soaps like Emmerdale are very much influential to their loyal fans. Most of the time, the soap stars are exposed to their audience beyond the professional horizon. However, every actor/ actress goes through the highs and lows of soap stardom. What we don’t realise is the lasting impact it can have on one’s confidence and self-perception.

Former Emmerdale star Sian Reese-Williams bares the challenges of soap opera fame. The actress sheds light on the toll it took on her mental well-being. While playing Gennie Walker for five years, Sian went through harsh judgments from fans. She even highlighted the loss of personal boundaries in the soap world. Keep scrolling to know more!

Know How Soap Fame Still Affects Emmerdale Former

Sian Reese-Williams shares the lasting impact of Emmerdale on her life. The actress was seen portraying the role of Gennie Walker for five years until Cameron Murray murdered her character. Later, the Emmerdale former appeared as Jodie Rodgers in Holby City. Additionally, the Welsh actress has worked on multiple projects, including BBC One crime procedurals Line of Duty and Silent Witness. Her recent character was a detective in the Wolf series on BBC.

Recently, the actress talked about the soap fame and the judgment from fans. The actress revealed that the soap world was a struggle for her. She shared that being a part of a soap opera forces a kind of ownership. She added, “You’re in their living room every night, and people forget that you’re a person sometimes, and the things people feel they can say to you are too personal.” According to Emmerdale star Sian, there are a lot of people who aren’t very nice with their words, which can be tricky.

The soap actress even highlights some of the brutal comments from fans. Fans labeled her character ‘unlucky in love’ and ‘ugly duckling.’ She expressed, “When you hear that every day for five years, for me, that had an effect on my confidence, and it took quite a lot of time to deal with that.” She concluded her words by saying that even today, when she hears a negative voice in her head, she just knows it comes from that period. For more such Emmerdale updates, stay tuned to the TV Season & Spoilers!