Natalie Jane Anderson (born 24 October 1981) is an English actress, singer and television presenter. She is known for her roles as Stella Davenport in the medical drama The Royal from 2005 to 2008 and Alicia Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2010 to 2015. She also played the role of Nessarose in the London production Wicked from May 2009 to March 2010. In 2015, she began appearing on the ITV talk shows This Morning and Loose Women on a recurring basis; Anderson also portrayed the role of Lexi Calder in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2021 to 2022. In 2021 she played the role of Maryanne Borden in Liam Neeson action thriller Memory. In 2023 Anderson took guest roles in Happy Valley and Boiling Point and appeared on stage at Hull Truck Theatre as Kayla in Anna Jordan’s two hander play Pop Music. In 2024 Anderson played Claire Walker in the Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller “Fool Me Once”.
Natalie Anderson | |
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 Anderson in 2015. | |
| Born | 24 October 1981 Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Television | |
| Spouse |
James Shephard (m. 2008) |
| Children | 1 |
Early and personal life
editAnderson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.[1] She was once a Bradford Bulls chearleader.[2] Anderson married fiancé James Shepherd at a ceremony in Harrogate on 6 June 2008. On 1 August 2012, Anderson and her husband had their first son.[3]
Career
editIn 2001, Anderson competed in Pop Idol; she narrowly missed out on a place in the live finals after finishing third in her group.[4] Anderson appeared as Nurse Stella Davenport in the ITV drama series The Royal between 2005 and 2008.[5] Then in 2008, she released an album, Return to Me.[6] Anderson joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2010 as Alicia Gallagher, Leyla Harding's (Roxy Shahidi) sister.[7] On 24 May 2015, Anderson announced she would be not be renewing her contract for Emmerdale and would leave the soap after five years.[8]
On 9 February 2014, Anderson appeared on the ITV entertainment show, All Star Family Fortunes with her family, who were competing against Steve Redgrave and his family.[9] On 27 September 2014, Anderson appeared in a celebrity episode of The Chase.[10] In 2015, she began appearing on the ITV talk shows Loose Women and This Morning as an occasional presenter.[6] In 2016, she launched the lifestyle brand, the Capsule; the brand focuses on fashion, beauty and wellbeing, and in 2019, its accompanying podcast The Capsule in Conversation interviewing celebrities and experts was launched.[11] From 2018 to 2019, Anderson hosted Mishaps Podcast with Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst.[12] In October 2021, she began appearing in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Lexi Calder.[13] Natalie played Maryanne Borden in the Liam Neeson action feature Memory, released 29 April 2022. In 2023 Anderson took guest roles in BBC’s Happy Valley and Boiling Point. In 2024 Anderson will play Claire Walker in the Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller Fool Me Once.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Biz | Francesca | Main role |
| 2001 | Pop Idol | Herself | Contestant |
| 2005 | Dalziel and Pascoe | Nurse Corby | Episodes: "Heads You Lose: Part 1" and "Heads You Lose: Part 2" |
| 2005 | Holby City | Justine Lake | Episode: "Patience" |
| 2005–2008 | The Royal | Nurse Stella Davenport | Main role |
| 2006 | Wire In The Blood | Joanne Railton | Episode: "Time to Murder and Create" |
| 2009 | Freight | Ewa | Film |
| 2010–2015 | Emmerdale | Alicia Metcalfe | Series regular |
| 2013 | Your Face Sounds Familiar | Herself | Contestant; winner |
| 2015–2021 | Loose Women | Herself | Regular competition presenter |
| 2015–2021 | This Morning | Herself | Recurring presenter |
| 2021–2022 | Hollyoaks | Lexi Calder | Series regular |
| 2022 | Memory | Maryanne Borden | Supporting Role |
| 2024 | Fool Me Once | Claire Walker | Supporting Role |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12th National Television Awards | Most Popular Newcomer | The Royal | Nominated | [14] |
| 2011 | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Nominated | [15] |
| 2011 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Emmerdale | Nominated | [16] |
| 2011 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Nominated | [17] |
| 2012 | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Nominated | [18] |
| 2012 | All About Soap Awards | Best Dressed Soap Star | Emmerdale | Nominated | [19] |
| 2012 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Shortlisted | [20] |
| 2013 | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Shortlisted | [21] |
| 2013 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Shortlisted | [22] |
| 2014 | 2014 British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Nominated | [23] |
| 2014 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Shortlisted | [24] |
| 2015 | 2015 British Soap Awards | Best Actress | Emmerdale | Shortlisted | [25] |
| 2015 | 2015 British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | Emmerdale | Nominated | [25] |
| 2015 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Emmerdale | Shortlisted | [26] |
| 2015 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | Emmerdale | Nominated | [27] |
| 2015 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Emmerdale | Shortlisted | [28] |
References
edit- ^ Barnett, David (26 June 2009). "How TV gets switched on by Bradford". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
- ^ "Emmerdale Bradford actors and more - where are they now?". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Emmerdale's Natalie Anderson reveals name of baby boy". Digital Spy. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Do you remember when Emmerdale's Natalie Anderson auditioned for Pop Idol?". OK!. (Reach plc). 6 March 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Disaster strikes at The Royal". Metro. (DMG Media). 10 December 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Natalie Anderson". Curtis Brown. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "Natalie Anderson to Join Emmerdale". Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved 24 May 2010.
- ^ "Emmerdale spoilers: heartbreak ahead for Alicia and David Metcalfe as Natalie Anderson quits". Metro.co.uk. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ "All Star Family Fortunes ITV". Itv.com. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ "The Chase: Celebrity Special Episode 5". Itv.com. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ "The Capsule in Conversation on Apple Podcasts". Podcasts.apple.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "MISHAPS PODCAST". Mishapspodcast.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (18 October 2021). "Hollyoaks casts former Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson as newcomer Lexi". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "National Television Awards". thecustard.tv. Archived from the original on 17 December 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (7 March 2011). "British Soap Awards 2011 voting opens". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ Wightman, Catriona (18 May 2011). "In Full: TV Choice Awards 2011 – Nominees". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ^ Love, Ryan (11 July 2011). "In Full: Inside Soap Awards 2011 Nominees". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 February 2012). "British Soap Awards 2012 voting opens, nominations revealed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (25 March 2012). "All About Soap Awards 2012: Full winners list". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 September 2012). "'Coronation Street' leads Inside Soap Awards 2012 shortlist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (22 April 2013). "'Coronation Street' leads British Soap Awards shortlist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 October 2013). "Inside Soap Awards 2013 - winners list in full". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 March 2014). "British Soap Awards 2014 voting opens, longlist announced". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (1 October 2014). "Inside Soap Awards 2014: See the full winners list". Digital Spy. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel; Dainty, Sophie (16 May 2015). "Who won at British Soap Awards 2015? See winners list in full". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ "TVChoice Awards 2015: Emmerdale shortlisted!". ITV. 3 July 2015.
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (14 July 2015). "Inside Soap Awards 2015 longlist revealed: Who's in line for Best Actor, Actress and Newcomer?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ Sandwell, Ian (29 September 2015). "EastEnders and Emmerdale lead 'final four' shortlists for the Inside Soap Awards 2015". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
