A Q&A with Jessica Forrest of Hollyoaks

26 July 2012

Name:
Jessica Forrest

 

Who do you play?
Leanne Holiday

 

How would you describe the character you play?
Fun, light-hearted, barmy!

 

Are you anything like them in real life?
A little bit. Although, unlike Leanne I think before I speak.

 

How long have you been in Hollyoaks?
Just over 2 years.

 

What's been your favourite scene to shoot in Hollyoaks?
Leanne and Lee's wedding.

 

And your worst?
Any in my underwear.

 

What would be your ideal storyline for your character?
I think she should crack up and be sectioned.

 

Who is the hottest cast member?
Jeff Rawle, who played Silas.

 

Have you ever given anyone a Hollyoaks calendar as a present?
I actually don't think I have... that's a good idea though!

 

Do you ever use your job to jump queues for bars, clubs etc?
Only when I'm drunk - sorry!

 

Do you ever get sent any weird fan mail?
Yeah, I like fan mail when people have drawn pictures.

 

What's your favourite joke?
It's Spice Girls themed - What did the big poo say to the little poo? The race is on to get out of the bottom! (Literally a poo joke)

 

Who's your best mate in the cast?
I've got a few! Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove (Texas), Anna Shaffer (Ruby), Andy Moss (Rhys) and PJ Brennan (Doug).

 

Who's the worst in the cast for inappropriate laughter?
I'm probably one!

 

Who's the worst for forgetting lines?
That would be telling!

 

What's the best thing about being in Hollyoaks?
Everyone's young, fun and up for a laugh - suppose they're all quite hot too!

 

What's the worst?
Being recognised in places you don't want to be - like when you're hungover or shopping in Primark!

 

 

Health and Beauty

 

An unusual beauty secret...
Use a hot cotton pad at night to get rid of spots! Just hold it over the zit and in the morning it should have chilled out a bit!

 

What 3 things would take to a desert island?
I think the last thing I would be thinking about would be my make-up bag... But if I was with someone hot then concealer, mascara & moisturiser?

 

Hair then make up or make up then hair?
Make up then hair.

 

Fake Tan or English Rose?
English Rose

 

How long does it take you to get ready for a night out?
Not long - without a hair wash, 30 minutes tops, with a hair wash, an hour tops.

 

What process is involved in achieving an awards look? Do you enjoy it?
I love it. I book in to the salon, think of a style, sit and get pampered!

 

Favourite body part?
Erm... arms?

 

Have you ever broken a bone?
Yup, my foot last summer.