Interview with Jessica Fox of Hollyoaks

25 September 2012

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In week 40, Mitzeee is still on the run and being blamed for the disappearance of baby Bobby. Nancy swears to help her best friend, but in doing so puts her and her unborn baby's life in jeopardy...

 

Who do you play?

Nancy Anne Osborne

 

How would you describe the character you play?

Sometimes shrill, always right.

 

Are you anything like them in real life?

We look alike. 

 

If you could play any other character, who would you choose, and why?

Darren, my husband. He gets all the good lines! He's the Morecambe to my Wise. 

 

How long have you been in Hollyoaks?

7 years! 

 

What's been your favourite scene to shoot in Hollyoaks?

Any scene where I get to sit down and eat. 

 

And your worst?

Any scene when I'm not sitting down and eating. 

 

What would be your ideal storyline for your character?

I've been so lucky with storylines but they have been very dramatic lately so maybe Nancy, Mitzeee and Cheryl could go to a spa for the week to relax.... With hilarious results! 

 

Who is the hottest cast member?

Danny, no Ashley, no Rachel, no James... Oh I can't choose everyone is gorgeous! 

 

 Have you ever given anyone a Hollyoaks calendar as a present?

My accountant, every single year! 

 

Do you ever use your job to jump queues for bars, clubs etc?

No. It makes me cringe! I'm more likely to let people in before me! 

 

Do you ever get sent any weird fan mail?

Someone once offered to make me an adult sized rocking horse. I'm still waiting for it to show up. 

 

What's your favourite joke?

What's the fastest cake in the world?

Scoooooooooonnnnnnnneeeeee. 

 

Who's your best mate in the cast?

Bronagh Waugh (Cheryl) and Rachel Shenton (Mitzeee) are the best girls in the world! 

 

Who's the worst in the cast for inappropriate laughter?

Jorgie Porter.

 

Who's the worst for forgetting lines?

Jorgie Porter. 

 

What's the best thing about being in Hollyoaks?

Getting up every day and doing something I love. 

 

What's the worst?

That the getting up is so bloody early.