December 26th 2024.
Fans of the beloved BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey were ecstatic when the long-awaited finale finally aired. But it wasn't just the return of the hilarious characters that had everyone talking, it was Laura Aikman's performance as Sonia that stole the show.
*Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the Gavin and Stacey finale*
Laura, who plays the 39-year-old Sonia, had fans on the edge of their seats as her character's storyline unfolded. The last time we saw Sonia, she was caught in a love triangle with Smithy and Nessa, and fans were dying to know how it would all end.
As it turns out, Smithy (played by James Corden) was getting married, but not to Nessa. Instead, we find out that he had proposed to Sonia after a heated argument with his girlfriend. Five years later, Sonia and Smithy were finally walking down the aisle, but not everyone was happy about it. Especially not Nessa, who couldn't even bring herself to attend the wedding.
Sonia's return was a shock for everyone, including the characters on the show. But what wasn't a surprise was Laura's stellar performance. She truly embodied the unlikeable character, making her the only one in the lovable show.
Fans couldn't help but praise Laura for her excellent acting skills, with some even expressing concern for her well-being. They were worried that she would receive backlash from viewers who couldn't separate the actor from the character.
But Laura took it all in stride, jokingly apologizing for her character's behavior in the finale. In fact, she was so secretive about her return that she didn't even tell her own family. At a screening of the finale, James Corden and Ruth Jones revealed just how far they went to keep Sonia's role a secret, with Laura staying in different hotels and filming scenes in the dead of night.
But all the secrecy paid off, as fans were blown away by the finale and Laura's performance. And in the end, it was the perfect ending for the 17-year-long journey of Gavin and Stacey.
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