Jacqueline Wilson says it’s a ‘delight’ to be viewed as a gay icon after coming out
‘I’m very touched to be thought of as a gay icon’ Jacqueline Wilson has said it’s an “absolute delight” to be viewed as a gay icon after she came out. The beloved children’s author, best known for being the creator of the Tracy Beaker books, announced in 2020 that she was in a long-term relationship […]
1 year ago
The actor who played Tracy Beaker is living a completely different life now
This is how the concept of time works, to be fair. After the news yesterday that the character will be returning as a single mother living in a council flat it’s only fitting that we check in on the star of the CBBC show and icon for frizzy-haired people worldwide, Dani Harmer. She’s 29 now, […]
8 years ago
Tracy Beaker is back and she’s now a single mum surviving on benefits
Jacqueline Wilson is fast-forwarding to her adulthood. The Story of Tracy Beaker is a programme we all remember watching on CBBC back in the day. 120 glorious episodes at the Dumping Ground. Tracy’s big mad frizzy hair. A character actually being called “Crash”. Crash getting unreasonably angry for no reason and throwing shit everywhere. The Wellards […]
8 years ago