Sarah Jayne Dunn, the former Hollyoaks star, was all smiles as she made a public appearance in Cheshire this Tuesday. This comes hot on the heels of her heartfelt plea for acting work on Instagram, five years after parting ways with the E4 soap due to her involvement with OnlyFans. The 44-year-old actress looked chic and spirited, donning leopard print trousers paired with a blue cardigan as she left a laser clinic.
Taking to Instagram, Sarah reflected on her journey, expressing a strong desire to return to acting. She shared a nostalgic snap of herself from Hollyoaks, accompanied by a candid post: "I haven't been on screen in over 4 years, but that doesn't mean I stopped wanting it." Her message resonated with fans, highlighting her ongoing passion for acting despite the industry's demands.
“If you're casting, creating or reading this… I'm here. And if you're ever felt the pull to return to something you love, go for it!”
Sarah's Instagram post also addressed the complexities of re-entering the entertainment world in her 40s, a time she described as both "exciting and terrifying."
Sarah candidly opened up about her experiences with OnlyFans, revealing it as a safer space compared to other social media platforms where she faced harassment. She shared that while Hollyoaks bosses did little to help with a stalker situation, OnlyFans provided her with more control over her interactions. Despite facing criticism for joining the site, Sarah defended her decision, citing the hypocrisy of being a sexualized figure in the industry yet criticized for monetizing it on her own terms.
Sarah's journey from soap star to OnlyFans creator and back to acting hopeful is a story of resilience and authenticity. As she embraces her new chapter, her fans eagerly await her return to the screen.