An actress from Gavin and Stacey was advised that she might not find work after turning 40.

Alison Steadman, a beloved British TV star, has had an incredibly successful career since making her professional stage debut in 1968. She has been recognized for her talent and has even been ranked on lists like Channel 4's 50 Greatest Actors, as voted by her peers in the industry.

Despite her long-standing success, Alison was once warned that her career might not last. At the age of 78, she was told that she would be lucky to continue working past the age of 40. However, she has proven those doubts wrong and is still going strong.

Alison is best known for her roles in popular shows such as Fat Friends, Pride and Prejudice, Dad's Army, and Shirley Valentine. She will soon be reprising her role as Pam Shipman in the highly anticipated Christmas special of Gavin and Stacey, alongside her on-screen husband Larry Lamb and the show's creators James Corden and Ruth Jones.

In a recent interview, Alison reflected on her successful career but admitted that she never thought she would still be working at this age. She shared that in the past, it was believed that a woman's career would end by the age of 40, unless she was "gorgeous and glamorous." However, Alison believes that life doesn't stop at 40 and that this mindset is outdated.

Despite her popularity and busy schedule, Alison is grateful for her work and doesn't want to stop anytime soon. She has, however, faced some challenges as she has gotten older, such as struggling to learn lines. This led her to bow out of stage performances 10 years ago due to anxiety. She shared that it was a difficult decision, but she has come to terms with it.

As she continues to age, Alison sees it as a privilege to still be working and is becoming more confident. She recalled being nervous and anxious in her younger years, even at formal events. But now, she feels more comfortable and confident in her own skin.

Alison also shared that the cast of Gavin and Stacey is still very close, even after all these years. They have a WhatsApp group chat, which she finds "nice" and she is excited to reunite with her co-stars for the Christmas special.

Speaking of the finale, there has been much speculation about how the story will end, especially after the cliffhanger ending of the 2019 Christmas episode. One thing is for certain, tissues will be needed for the emotional rollercoaster that is expected. Even Rob Brydon, who plays Uncle Bryn, was moved to tears when he read the script.

The finale will air on Christmas Day and is expected to be a memorable and emotional end to the beloved show. The cast is excited to share it with their fans and hopes that it will leave a lasting impact.

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