July 21st 2024.
Megan Prescott, the actress known for her role as the mean girl Katie Fitch in the hit TV show Skins, is now making her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe festival with her new show, Really Good Exposure. It's been fourteen years since she first captivated audiences with her portrayal of the troubled teen, and now she's baring it all in her semi-fictionalized performance.
Skins, which aired from 2007 to 2013, was a groundbreaking show that launched the careers of many talented actors like Dev Patel, Nicholas Hoult, Daniel Kaluuya, and Kaya Scodelario. Megan, who is now 33, joined the cast at just 16 years old, alongside her identical twin sister Kathryn Prescott. Together, they played the new batch of students navigating the messy highs and lows of teenage life.
The show was known for its explicit and unapologetic approach to portraying real issues faced by young people, from sex and drugs to mental illness and bullying. "Skins was a huge cultural moment," Megan shared in an interview with The Agency. "Even now, people still compare shows to it like [HBO's] Euphoria. And Gen Z is rediscovering Skins on Netflix and making it relevant again."
Looking back, Megan believes that Skins was an important show because it shed light on issues that were not being openly discussed at the time, especially for young people. "Obviously, some of it was glamorized, but I do think it was a good thing that Skins was made," she said.
During her time on the show, Megan's character Katie went through a lot, from her quest for popularity to her struggles with her sister's identity as a lesbian. She even had a brief affair with Freddie McClair. "It was my dream job, and I couldn't have asked for anything better. It was all I wanted," Megan recalled of her time on Skins.
But after the show ended, Megan had a reality check. She realized that it wasn't easy to transition from a TV show to Hollywood, and she had to work hard to sustain her creative career. She took on various jobs, including small appearances on shows like Silent Witness and Holby City.
But when the pandemic hit, and her manager refused to furlough her, Megan found herself with only £300 in her bank account. She took her friend's advice and started an OnlyFans account, which ended up changing her life. "It was a key source of income for me," she shared, despite facing negative reactions from some people.
Megan's new show, Really Good Exposure, has been in the works for a decade and reflects on her personal experiences through the character of Molly, a former child star who considers turning to porn as she approaches 30 and feels like she's already peaked in her career. The show tackles topics like body shaming, peer pressure, mental health stigma, and sexual harassment, all of which Megan has faced in her own life.
Growing up in the 00s, especially under the public spotlight, Megan developed an unhealthy relationship with her body. "I grew up with very unhealthy narratives about eating and exercising," she revealed. "The media we consume as young people is so integral to our worldview when we get older."
Megan also recalled the "embarrassing" sex scene she had to film on Skins, which she now sees as a product of the toxic and judgmental media culture of that time. But now, she's using her platform and her show to challenge these harmful narratives and promote body positivity and self-love.
Megan Prescott, known for her role as mean girl Katie Fitch on the hit teen drama Skins, is now making her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her semi-fictionalized one-woman show, Really Good Exposure. It's been fourteen years since she first graced our screens as troubled teen Katie F**king Fitch, and now Megan is ready to bare it all on stage.
Skins was a cultural phenomenon and a breeding ground for young talent, launching the careers of actors like Dev Patel, Nicholas Hoult, Daniel Kaluuya, and Kaya Scodelario. Megan, now 33, joined the second generation of the show's cast at just 16 years old, alongside her identical twin sister Kathryn Prescott. The show was known for its explicit and raw portrayal of teenage life, tackling taboo topics like sex, drugs, mental illness, and bullying.
In a recent interview, Megan reflected on her time on Skins, calling it a "huge cultural moment." She shared that even now, people still compare shows to it, like HBO's Euphoria, and that the younger generation is rediscovering Skins on Netflix and making it relevant again. She believes that the show was important because it shed light on issues that were not being discussed at the time, especially for young people. While some may argue that it glamorized certain aspects of teenage life, Megan still sees it as a positive thing that the show was made.
During her tenure on Skins, Megan's character Katie went through a lot, from struggling with her sister Emily's identity as a lesbian to seeking popularity and even engaging in a short-lived affair with Freddie McClair. Megan shared that being on the show was a dream come true for her and that it was everything she wanted at the time. However, after Skins, she realized that the entertainment industry is not as easy as it seems, and she had to work hard to sustain her creative career.
Aside from small roles in shows like Silent Witness and Holby City, Megan also took on various odd jobs to support herself. But when the pandemic hit and her manager refused to furlough her, she found herself with only £300 in her bank account. With a friend's suggestion, she decided to join OnlyFans, a platform for content creators to share exclusive content with subscribers. Although she faced backlash for this decision, Megan shared that it completely changed her life and became a crucial source of income for her.
Her one-woman show, Really Good Exposure, is a reflection of her life experiences, seen through the eyes of a fictional former child star named Molly. At almost 30 years old, Molly feels like she has already peaked in her career and considers turning to the adult film industry. The show tackles issues like body shaming, peer pressure, mental health stigma, and sexual harassment, all of which Megan has faced in her own life.
Growing up in the 00s, especially under the public eye, Megan developed an unhealthy relationship with her body, influenced by the media's unhealthy narratives about eating and exercising. She also believes that the media we consume as young people plays a significant role in shaping our worldview as we get older. She shared how the mental health shaming of Britney Spears and the fat-shaming in tabloids during her teenage years had a lasting impact on her.
As for her time on Skins, Megan admits that there were some cringe-worthy moments, like the sex scene she had to film. But ultimately, it was a valuable experience that she will always be grateful for. Now, she is excited to take on new challenges and explore different avenues in her career, from acting to bodybuilding to sex work. Through her show, she hopes to challenge societal norms and start important conversations about the struggles of being a young woman in the public eye.
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