“But I’m so grateful Mum forced me to come out of my shell. It was traumatic at the time, but that kick-started a whole new area of my life in terms of performing.

“Being involved in the creative arts helped me find my voice.

“It’s crazy that I became an actress, because I was so shy. Growing up, nobody looked at me and said, ‘That girl should be an international movie star!’

“Even now, I still get really nervous for my live performances, but I’ve learnt to embrace it.”

Source: Daily Express | Diet