The performer mentioned that viewers would recall her from programmes including 1985’s ‘T-Bag’ or ‘The Upper Hand’, where she featured from ages 12 to 18.
She remarked: “I mean, no one wants to go through puberty on telly, do they? It’s a hard enough time as it is.” Natalie responded with laughter, observing that they did “actually live out” their puberty on television.
Reflecting on that period, Kellie continued: “But it was normal, right? For you and me, it was our normal, so in no way did I ever question it or think, ‘Ooh, this is a bit strange or odd or different.”
She explained that it was “just the way it was” at the time and that it was only in “hindsight” when she had children of her own who reached a similar age to her as a child actor that she thought, “Goodness me.”
Kellie further expressed her concerns about her children working “in that world”, stating emphatically, “no, no, no”. This comes after reports that Kellie has embarked on a new career venture away from Albert Square.
The British Soap Award winner revealed she had delved into the realm of crafts, announcing on Instagram that she’d launched a creativity and craft club for adults.
She described it as a “sanctuary for like minded folks” and was eager to bring people together through their common interests. In the caption revealing the news, she mentioned that this project had been “many years” in the making.
Kellie posted: “This is it…. Meet Me at Mabel’s has arrived! ! ! ! A creativity and craft club for grown ups! ! Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Something I have spent many years dreaming about… and here I am doing it!”.
“As lots of you know I love making things! Crochet, sewing, knitting, absolutely anything and everything creative. I want the space to be a place of sanctuary for like minded folks.”
Kellie continued by expressing her hope that it would serve as a place to “quieten a busy mind” and experience “what it is to be part of a community”.
She concluded by sharing how her own passion for the activity has helped soothe her “overactive brain”.
