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Former EastEnders Star 'Needed to Be Free' After More than 30 Years on Soap
Natalie Cassidy left EastEnders after more than 30 years to reinvent herself following her 40th birthday and remains open to future guest roles, she told Prima magazine.
- Earlier this year, Natalie Cassidy left EastEnders after playing Sonia Fowler on and off for more than 30 years, describing the decision as freeing.
- Cassidy explained her decision by saying turning 40 made her feel secure in who she is and ready for new opportunities.
- Across intermittent returns, Cassidy appeared in EastEnders and kept her look consistent to stay true to Sonia Fowler, avoiding hair extensions and dyeing her hair in Albert Square.
- Cassidy said she would not be averse to guest appearances in EastEnders and shared `A real moment for me as I’ve not been on stage for over 10 years so another little tick off of my list of great things to do`, according to Prima magazine.
- Cassidy highlighted the influence of the elders, naming Barbara Windsor, who played Peggy Mitchell , and June Brown, who played Dot Cotton, for shaping the show's legacy.
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