November 20th 2024.
Rosie Marcel, best known for her role as Jac Naylor on Holby City, recently shared some big news - she has officially retired from the acting industry. After playing the iconic character for many years, Rosie said she is "truly happy" with her decision to leave the industry behind.
It all started in 2022, during the final ever episode of Holby City. Jac Naylor died after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, leaving the cast and crew to adjust to a new life without the beloved character. Rosie, like many others from the show, went in search of new job opportunities.
However, despite her efforts, Rosie revealed that she hasn't received any offers for acting roles. She shared, "It's been a really tough three and a half years. I haven't had a single job and that's been really, really difficult." She believes this is due to people not being able to see her beyond her iconic character, as well as her age and gender.
As a result, Rosie made the decision to retire from acting. She explained, "So I actually retired in May. In all honesty, so much changed in our lives in that time...Just this crazy three years of stuff happened." She also mentioned the financial struggles she faced, with her husband's gym burning down and losing one of their sources of income.
Rosie also opened up about the rejection she faced while trying to find new acting roles. She shared, "Not getting any work as well, and getting to the last two for certain things, which was lovely and everything, but the reality of going up for a Netflix job and knowing I was up against 6,000 other people really forced my hand in some ways."
She then went on to elaborate on a specific experience that led to her decision to retire. "Back in May I'd been up for a particular job...When it came back that I didn't get it, I was like wow, that's directly about me as a person." She realized that the constant rejection was taking a toll on her mental health and it was time for a change.
After our interview, Rosie took to Instagram to share more about her retirement. She expressed her happiness and gratitude for her time in the industry, saying, "I'm happy. Truly happy...It's been a pleasure and a journey. I've given my bit. I'm happy with what I put out in the world."
The comments section on Rosie's post was filled with messages from her followers and fans, showing their support and admiration for her. One user wrote, "The most important thing is you're happy, Rosie...If you are happy, that's the main thing." Another commented, "You are such a phenomenal, versatile actress...Holby City will forever be so lucky to have had you."
In addition to her retirement, Rosie also shared her thoughts on the future of soap operas and the challenges they face with the rise of streaming platforms. She encouraged courage and bravery in tackling important issues and speaking the truth, despite the fear of "cancel culture."
Overall, Rosie's decision to retire was a personal one, based on her own experiences and struggles in the industry. She ended her interview with a powerful message, saying, "I think it would be...to just be brave, be bold."
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