September 26th 2024.
Recently, Ali Bastian bravely opened up about her battle with cancer. The beloved Hollyoaks star shared that she was "gutted" after having to shave her head due to her breast cancer diagnosis. Ali, who is known for her role as Becca Dean in the popular soap opera, will soon undergo a mastectomy and radiation treatment, while currently undergoing chemotherapy.
"It was a total shock," Ali revealed, reflecting on the moment she received her diagnosis. "Some mornings, I wake up and forget about it... but then it hits me all over again. I'm still trying to process everything."
The actress first discovered a lump while breastfeeding her youngest daughter Isabella, who was born in February of last year. In her latest Instagram post, she shared a photo of herself wearing a blonde wig while resting on a propped-up pillow. "Losing my hair has been much harder than I ever imagined," she wrote. "I did end up shaving my head, but I didn't feel the 'taking back the power' moment that everyone talks about. I just felt gutted."
As an actress, Ali has had experience wearing wigs for various roles, and she shared that it has helped her feel a sense of normalcy. "This is a fun one I bought online from @hairweavon_com. I was surprised by how expensive wigs can be, so I've found a couple of places that do great quality synthetic lace front wigs," she explained.
Despite her struggles, Ali remains determined to beat cancer and return to her passion of acting. "I will get through this and come out the other side," she declared. She even found inspiration from her former co-star in The Bill, Dominic Power, who she saw on set filming for Hollyoaks. "Seeing him reminded me that I have a strong support system and that I will get through this," she shared.
Ali rose to fame on Hollyoaks, where she played Becca Dean for six years. During her time on the show, she was involved in several impactful storylines, including an inappropriate relationship with student Justin Burton. Reflecting on her time on the show, Ali praised Hollyoaks for constantly pushing boundaries and tackling important issues.
"I think the fantastic thing about Hollyoaks is that they really go for it with their storylines and break new ground," she said in an interview with The Agency. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, when new episodes of the show were put on hold, Hollyoaks re-aired select episodes from Becca's storyline, proving the impact it had on viewers.
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