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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Soap star hits back as she's mum-shamed for ‘making sure her kids are bullied' over racy pics
SARAH Jayne Dunn has hit back after being mum-shamed for 'making sure her kids are bullied' over her racy pics. The former soap star, who played Mandy Richardson on Hollyoaks from 1996 to 2021, famously left the show after being issued an ultimatum by furious bosses. 7 They ordered her to quit adult subscription site OnlyFans, where she was flogging risque shots, or be axed. While she's been making big money on the platform, having claimed to have taken home £700,000 in 2022, Sarah has found herself the target of cruel trolling. Taking to Instagram to confront her latest bully, she sarcastically responded to their nasty comment. The follower had written: "Yeah why not just make sure your kids get bullied because of your content just so you can get a little validation from people you don't know, good idea." But Sarah - who shares son Stanley, nine, with her husband Jonathan Smith - made sure to clap back with humour, pretending to read a positive one in a get-ready-with-me video. With the aforementioned jibe shown on the screen, she instead read: "Thanks for your inspiring content. Your son is really lucky to have a mom like you that loves him so much. Please show us some more of your outfits." Sarah then enthused: "Of course I will! What a kind, kind comment. Thank you. I will happily show you another outfit," before proceding to talk her fans through what she had been wearing. The actress quit the Channel 4 soap for a career on OnlyFans three years ago. Hollyoaks said it doesn't allow cast members to be active on certain 18+ websites because of the show's responsibility to its young audience. Axed Hollyoaks star reveals she's now a pole dancing teacher as she shows off her moves in thong and high heels Speaking about posting on OnlyFans before, Sarah said it was "about taking back control, about empowerment and confidence and having full power over my choices". More recently, Sarah revealed her new job after quitting the soap, and will be teaching her first ever pole class. Sharing images of herself pole dancing, the actress penned: 'I'm excited and terrified in equal measure… because very soon, I'll be stepping into a whole new challenge- teaching my first beginners' pole class! 'Pole has been a huge part of my life for over two years now. I first found it just after lockdown, a little before turning 41, when I was looking for something fun, but challenging. 'From the very first spin, I was hooked. What started as a way to move and push myself has become so much more- strength, confidence, and a whole new community of incredible, supportive people who lift each other up (literally!).' 7 7 Sarah continued: 'I've recently started 1:1 training with a new pole coach, and I can already feel myself improving in ways I never expected. 'Pole is as tough as it is beautiful, what looks effortless takes an insane amount of strength, control, and resilience. But that's what I love about it. Every move mastered feels like a little victory, and there's always a new challenge to take on. 'Now, I'm about to take the next step, sharing everything I've learned with others. My beginner's classes will be for absolute newbies or anyone wanting to go back to basics! 'I'll be teaching at the same studio where my journey began too which is exciting @PoleGymholmeschapel, and I can't wait to help others discover just how empowering pole can be.' Sarah showed off her toned physique in the carousel of images, as she promoted her new pole class. She worte a sparkly leotard and had her hair in a colourful plait as she revealed her pole skills for her fans. One person commented: 'These photos are mind boggling @sarahjaynedunn they're full of warrior woman power and I love them! You'll be amazing. You've excelled at this and been so determined. All the joys!' Someone else penned: 'Wow you look incredible Sarah, I remember when you first started, amazing how far you've come. So pleased for you, all the best for your next chapter.' And another added: 'You will be wonderful we just know it. Our gorgeous girl who can achieve anything she puts her mind to.' It's not the first time that Sarah has shown off her sensational figure in a skimpy pole dancing outfit. The star has been praised for her toned body after completely transforming her physique. She looked ageless as she shared a series of photographs after working out and doing some intense pole dancing. "My knees have almost recovered," Sarah penned in the caption of her sizzling set of snaps, revealing that she suffered some pain after her intense work out sessions. She went on to add: "If you missed my stories last month, I had the BEST workshop with @dapnelux, is was a HUGE challenge- those moves were FAST, especially tying them all together to music!" Sarah added: "I left feeling tired but inspired to sign up for more workshops this year with this wonderful community of supportive women. "I've got much further to go before I'm anywhere near as slick as Daphne (although she has been at it much longer than me!) but what an inspiration!" One fan remarked: "You look absolutely amazing. Your body shape has changed so much. Great job." A second said: "I can't believe how much your physic has changed! Looking fab!" 7 7
Metro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sarah Jayne Dunn reveals new pole-dancing career move after Hollyoaks axe
Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn, 43, has revealed her latest career move in an empowering Instagram post. The actress was axed from her role as Mandy Richardson in the Channel 4 soap in 2021 after refusing to close down her OnlyFans account – something she has since revealed she has 'no regrets' about. Having joined the show in 1996, Sarah Jayne was involved in some huge storylines over the years, including ones that saw Mandy report her father for rape, deal with the deaths of her family members and give birth prematurely. Now, she has added a new string to her bow by becoming a pole-dancing teacher. 'Today's the day… my very first pole class as the TEACHER,' she wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of her upside down on a pole. 'Feeling the full spectrum… excitement, nerves, pride! This isn't just movement, it's embodiment, empowerment, expression, and deep inner power in motion. 'Here's to new chapters and showing up fully for myself!' More recently, she shared a video showcasing some of her highlights from pole dancing classes, alongside a lengthy caption. 'Just shy of 3 years ago, I walked into my first proper pole class—and from the very first spin, I was hooked,' she wrote. 'Since then, pole has become so much more than a hobby. It's a passion, a discipline, an art form. It's graceful, fierce, feminine, powerful, sexy—and unapologetically mine.' Despite her positivity toward the sport, Sarah recognised the stigma surrounding it, adding that it 'breaks her heart'. 'It breaks my heart that there's still a stigma around pole. That some feel they have to keep their love for it quiet. Because honestly? It's changed my life. More Trending 'It's challenged me, empowered me, and skyrocketed my confidence. And now, having just started my teaching journey, I'm ready to pour all that love and knowledge into helping others begin their pole journey.' Fellow Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter, who plays Theresa McQueen, was quick to show her support for the star's new career, writing in the comments: 'This is mega!' View More » Emmerdale turned Coronation Street star Natalie Anderson was also impressed, simply writing, 'Wow!' alongside a heart eyes and flame emoji. MORE: Emmerdale stars reveal why they left soap amid launch of new project MORE: TV star joins major singer on tour as her new role is revealed MORE: EastEnders star's son, 1, rushed to hospital after trampoline accident
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Leaving Hollyoaks was taken out of my hands after I joined OnlyFans'
Ex Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn says it was "never her intention" to leave the soap and details how the decision "was taken out of her hands" after she joined OnlyFans Former Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn has opened up about how the decision to leave the Cheshire-based soap was made for her, after she joined risqué subscription website OnlyFans. The Manchester-born star, currently flying the flag for lingerie brand Raine & Bea's 'Theatrical flair for everyday wear' campaign, reveals the decision "was taken out of her hands" following her OnlyFans move. But Sarah, who now admits she feels sexier than ever, has decided to speak out to change the narrative surrounding OnlyFans. During an exclusive interview with New, Sarah openly addresses her early fame, her OnlyFans success, her body confidence and how her shock exit from the Channel 4 soap was misconstrued. Sarah says she's determined not to let age or what she calls 'social conditioning' stand in the way of her stripping off. She told the publication: "I feel so much more comfortable and confident in my body today. "I don't feel like I'm trying to tick any box of what I want my body to be, I just want to be strong and healthy and have longevity. I want to get older to still be fit and strong. I want to be able to play with my son, to continue to go to the gym, that's what's important." But Sarah says she's only become more confident in her own skin as she's gotten older and when she first started on screen when she was 14, she was still finding herself and her body was changing. She said of some roles she had when she was younger: "My body was being scrutinised and it was being edited without my permission. She continued: "You know, my boobs were being made bigger and my tummy was being made flawless. And all the natural things - and imperfections is the wrong word, because they're not imperfections - were removed. So I grew up not knowing what my body should or did look like. I'd see a picture of it in a lads' mag, then look at it in the mirror, and it was different." It's why Sarah wants to change the narrative surrounding OnlyFans. Speaking of her content on the website, she said: "I've got a lovely following and I create content that I was creating anyway but I do it now on my terms and it really works for me. I won't do it forever, but it's given me a really comfortable life and I enjoy it, so I don't see myself stopping it any time soon. "One of the reasons I've become a 'voice', is because I put my foot down against being sexualised and monetised by others and not benefiting at all, saying 'this isn't okay any more'. I think that resonated with a lot of people. I used to be a bit of a people pleaser, and I think a lot of us feel like that, so it's nice to see somebody set boundaries, take control and succeed. I've had lots of support, particularly from women." The actress is best known for having played Mandy Richardson on the long-running soap for more than two decades before her departure in 2021. She was given an ultimatum by Hollyoaks bosses when they insisted that she shut down her profile on OnlyFans, saying that her racy shots were not good for publicity. She refused to shut down her page, with the star then revealing she thinks she knows which of her Hollyoaks co-stars made an official complaint about her account on the adult subscription-based website. Sarah's character first appeared on Hollyoaks in 1996 and left the show when Mandy suddenly jetted off to LA. Sarah has been open about her OnlyFans career and what led to her departure from the soap. And now, she opened up about being 'sexualised' while working as an actress but 'not being allowed to do it on her own terms'. She added: "I never really left, it was sort of misconstrued. When I joined OnlyFans, it was never my intention to leave the show [ Hollyoaks ]. That decision was taken out of my hands, and widely publicised. When you're an actor, you don't ever 'leave', you're in-between jobs. I've auditioned for other stuff, and if the right job came along and it fitted into my life and schedule, then I'd do it. "I've been acting since I was a teen, so there's always going to be part of me that misses it. But I've got a lovely life now, loads of free time and I love being my own boss. One thing I do miss is the banter and the camaraderie of being with people and creating something together. But a lot of jobs involve working away from home, and I don't want to do that for long periods because of my son." Speaking about lingerie brand Raine & Bea's new campaign, Sarah said: "It's such an honour to be ambassador for the new Raine and Bea collection. I've been a fan of Jenna's work for years now and always love wearing her pieces, I'm so excited that she's bringing her work to the masses with her diffusion line and the collection is stunning. I felt a million dollars wearing one of her new designs on launch night. I can't wait to wear more of the collection soon!'
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sarah Jane Dunn's OnlyFans update after Hollyoaks exit - with shock career twist
Ex Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn details her shock exit from the soap but says she feels sexier than ever as she updates on her OnlyFans success and surprise new career Former Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn says she feels sexier than ever as she addresses early fame, her thriving OnlyFans career, and her shock exit from the Channel 4 soap. The Manchester-born star is currently flying the flag for lingerie brand Raine & Bea's 'Theatrical flair for everyday wear' campaign, and at 41, is determined not to let age or what she calls 'social conditioning' stand in the way of her stripping off. 'I feel so much more comfortable and confident in my body today,' she exclusively tells OK!. 'I don't feel like I'm trying to tick any box of what I want my body to be, I just want to be strong and healthy and have longevity. I want to get older to still be fit and strong. I want to be able to play with my son, to continue to go to the gym, that's what's important.' Here, she opens up exclusively to OK! on motherhood with eight-year-old Stanley, being in control of her OnlyFans content, and her new job - as a pole instructor… READ MORE: Hollyoaks Frankie Osborne star 'out of comfort zone' as she takes on tough challenge Speaking about the new lingerie campaign, Sarah said: "It's such an honour to be ambassador for the new Raine and Bea collection. I've been a fan of Jenna's work for years now and always love wearing her pieces, I'm so excited that she's bringing her work to the masses with her diffusion line and the collection is stunning. I felt a million dollars wearing one of her new designs on launch night. I can't wait to wear more of the collection soon!" You look incredible in the new Raine & Bea lingerie range. Where do you find your confidence? When it comes to lingerie, I choose what to wear depending on how I want to feel, as opposed to what I want someone else to get out of it. It's nice to get to our 40s and maybe be mums and wives but also feel sexy, because we get to that stage where we're told we shouldn't be sexual any more. It's nice to give a finger to that and go, 'Sod what you think, because I feel confident and empowered!.' Have you always felt that way? The older I've got, the more confident I've become in my own skin. I started on screen when I was 14. I was still finding myself and my body was still changing. My body was being scrutinised and as I got older I did jobs where it was edited without my permission. My boobs were made bigger and my tummy was made flawless. And all the natural things – imperfections is the wrong word, because they're not imperfections – were removed. So I grew up not knowing what my body should or did look like. I'd see a picture of it in a lads' mag, then look at it in the mirror, and it was different. That must've been hard to cope with… I'm really lucky that I've got a supportive family and I've got my head screwed on, otherwise I might've been more affected. As I've gotten older, from my 30s onwards, I've put in work for many different reasons with therapy and coaching, which I recommend to anyone. It's so important to work through anything that anyone's been through. Have you ever been criticised for being 'too sexy'? I remember going to an event once in a mini skirt and crop top, feeling super confident. The next day I overheard a girl that I knew say 'Any woman over 30 shouldn't wear a skirt over their knees'. I thought, 'Wow', and found it really sad because I could see that's how she'd been conditioned and she was projecting her insecurities onto me. I don't want younger women to feel that way. You've been doing OnlyFans for over three years now. Are you enjoying it? It's great! I've got a lovely following and I create content that I was creating anyway but I do it now on my terms and it really works for me. I won't do it forever, but it's given me a really comfortable life and I enjoy it, so I don't see myself stopping it any time soon. You've hanged the narrative around it a bit, would you agree? I think so. The reason why I spoke out about being on the platform so much was because I want to change the narrative. Some are stuck in the idea that it's only one thing, and it's not. Yes there's explicit content, but that's why it's strictly for over-18s, and it's not what I do. It must be good to feel in control of what you're putting out there... Yes, and one of the reasons I've become a 'voice', is because I put my foot down against being sexualised and monetised by others and not benefiting at all, saying 'this isn't okay any more'. I think that resonated with a lot of people. I used to be a bit of a people pleaser, and I think a lot of us feel like that, so it's nice to see somebody set boundaries, take control and succeed. I've had lots of support, particularly from women. You're also incredible on the pole aren't you?! Well I'm lucky that I've found a hobby that's also a sport that I really enjoy. It's a sort of gymnastics exercise because of the flexibility and strength, and there's an element of dance, too. I love it! I'm so inspired by the women that go to my classes who are in their 60s. I just think, 'Wow, I want to be you!'. I've also just started teaching classes which is amazing. Would you like to go back to acting? I never really left, it was sort of misconstrued. When I joined OnlyFans, it was never my intention to leave the show [Hollyoaks]. That decision was taken out of my hands, and widely publicised. When you're an actor, you don't ever 'leave', you're in-between jobs. I've auditioned for other stuff, and if the right job came along and it fitted into my life and schedule, then I'd do it. Do you ever miss life on set? I've been acting since I was a teen, so there's always going to be part of me that misses it. But I've got a lovely life now, loads of free time and I love being my own boss. One thing I do miss is the banter and the camaraderie of being with people and creating something together. But a lot of jobs involve working away from home, and I don't want to do that for long periods because of my son.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sarah Jayne Dunn reveals unusual way she's splashed her OnlyFans earnings after Hollyoaks axe
SARAH Jayne Dunn has revealed the unusual way she's splashed her OnlyFans earnings, after her Hollyoaks axe. After more than two decades on the Channel 4 series, 6 Sarah Jayne Dunn has revealed the unusual way she's splashed her OnlyFans earnings, after her Hollyoaks axe Credit: Instagram 6 Sarah recently embarked on a pole dancing career too Credit: Instagram 6 Sarah with her adorable son Stanley Credit: Instagram The mum has always defended the controversial side hustle and slammed bosses for their 'blatant hypocrisy' as Now, Sarah, 43, tells The Sun about the amazing life she's built for herself, husband Jonathan Smith and son Stanley, while revealing what she splashed her cash on. Sarah said: 'I've splashed my cash on a garden room, yes I have a garden room, it's very grown up. 'And I've got a pole in there too, in the middle,' Sarah tells us, which is used for practising for her new job as a pole dancing teacher. Read More on Sarah Jayne Dunn She said: 'I practice my pole teaching there and I love it. Stan goes in there too and will throw himself at the pole. 'I've also put a TV in there so he can watch telly and play the Switch and things like that. 'And one day we're probably going to convert it and put a bar in there and stuff too.' The proud mum also told us that, when it comes to nine-year-old son Stanley, she'd support whatever it is he wants to do in life. Most read in News TV 'My parents have always been really, really supportive of me, and you learn from your own parents, don't you, so I won't stop him doing whatever he wants to do, you know, I'll be there behind him,' Sarah added. The former soap star, who played the role of Mandy Richardson in Hollyoaks from 1996 to 2021, famously left Hollyoaks after The actress quit the Channel 4 soap Axed Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn on OnlyFans, 90s lads mag shoots and trolls Hollyoaks said it doesn't allow cast members to be active on certain 18+ websites because of the show's responsibility to its young audience. Speaking about posting on OnlyFans before, power over my choices". Now, Sarah has revealed her new job after quitting the soap, and recently taught her first ever pole class. 'Pole has been a huge part of my life for over two years now. I first found it just after lockdown, a little before turning 41, when I was looking for something fun, but challenging. 'From the very first spin, I was hooked . What started as a way to move and push myself has become so much more- strength, confidence, and a whole new community of incredible, supportive people who lift each other up (literally!).' Sarah continued: 'I've recently started 1:1 training with a new pole coach, and I can already feel myself improving in ways I never expected. 'Pole is as tough as it is beautiful, what looks effortless takes an insane amount of strength, control, and resilience. But that's what I love about it. Every move mastered feels like a little victory, and there's always a new challenge to take on. 'Now, I'm about to take the next step, sharing everything I've learned with others. My beginner's classes will be for absolute newbies or anyone wanting to go back to basics! 'I'll be teaching at the same studio where my journey began too which is exciting Sarah showed off her toned physique in the carousel of images, as she promoted her new pole class. And she plans on doing some pole dancing in some sexy new lingerie too, after joining forces with Raine & Bea collection, as their launch ambassador, after they announced their new website and collection. Created by industry-renowned designer, Jenna Barnes, 'Encore' encapsulates the theatrical flair and decadent cabaret style in the tradition of Raine & Bea. And Sarah, who has supported the brand for years, wants to rock it at a pole class. Speaking of the lingerie, she shared: 'One of the things that makes me feel confident, even if you can't see it, is having nice underwear on. 'Knowing that you've got beautiful underwear on and it's a matching set is the one for me, because how often do we not do that. 'So the fact that the new range is affordable and stunning, and you could have a gorgeous underwear set on, there's something about that just straight away makes me feel like, oh, I got my S*** together.' 6 The star has bought herself a garden room, with a pole dancing pole in Credit: Getty 6 Sarah with her husband and son Credit: Refer to Caption 6 Sarah regularly shares sexy snaps on social media Credit: Instagram
