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You don't think you could dance on ice, or I mean skates? Can you skate in general? It's incredibly hard, and I only really got the hang of it properly a few years ago. No expert though to say the least. Do you prefer competing against your sister instead of possibly dancing alongside her? I bet it can be fun though, but also the sibling rivalry must be a real thing. I like the mindset, and I do think we all should be grateful — I know there's many people who'd love to be in our position, but unfortunately are unable to take that step for example. Don't think I was aiming the advice to you directly, but if it helps and sticks with you, then you're welcome for all of the advice. I am no expert though, far from it. I don't think there's anything different that I would do, but maybe I would have put my two middle fingers up at the acting school who told me that I'd never get into the industry, because I don't fit into the criteria that the industry search for. However, I guess the rejection and words did make me work harder and want to prove them wrong, so in a way it worked out for the best, weirdly.

Freaking out in a great way! There's definitely an added level of difficulty when you throw skates and ice in there, but on the other hand it does make certain things a little easier. Where a dancer needs to use their body to power certain moves, a skater can gain momentum easier. It's still hard and I honestly don't know if I could do it. I do think dance would have been in my blood regardless, but watching my oldest sister live out her dreams on the show made me realize that it was an attainable dream for me as well. I basically grew up in the ballroom, so it's really cool to be on the other side now. She does! I was trying to get her to come back this season to compete with me but she has two little ones at home that she's not ready to leave just yet. Hopefully one day in the future we'll make it work! That's tough to think about, which is why it's even more important to be grateful each and every day. So many people would love to be in our positions so I try not to take any moment for granted. That is such great advice, thank you! Is there anything you wish you had done differently on your path to where you are now? A lesson learned or advice you gleaned along the way?

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Thought you went a little quiet, hope you've had some good downtime and feeling refreshed. Oh no, I'm afraid my catch up may bore you a little, because quite literally nothing new has really been happening. I wrapped on sets at the beginning of the year, and have mostly been in hiding since then. I have releases next year, but apart from that I've just been taking some time before I'm approached or cast for a new role. Are you filming currently?

I do have to apologise for giving you complete radio silence. Wasn't my intention. Just, you know, been a bit busy and kind of took a break from everything. So now you got to catch me up on what's been going on with you? Any exciting new projects on the horizon? @emma-mack

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I think that's the worst — somebody you've spent so much time with is very quick to become a stranger. Not saying it isn't normal, but it's hard to get your head around for a while, and no wonder it takes people some time to get over it. Although it is exhausting, it's so brave to open up your heart like that. Yes, most of the family are over there. My mum moved over there once she married my dad, and I have only a small number of family living in England. My brothers are still in France, but they do come over for extended times sometimes.

so many pretty, familiar faces! messy breaks up are nothing short of nightmare material. not to get all deep but it hurts when someone you love becomes a stranger. that's why dating is so fucking exhausting sometimes because the risk of being hurt is always there. as long as you're happy with and you've got some space to yourself. do most of your family live in france?

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Home is where the heart is, after all — I'm a big believer of the saying. Sometimes it is literally only about the presence of someone. It's good you have your brothers in New York to stay at when you're out there. Exactly, that for sure. Nothing better than going home and being able to sit and enjoy your own company sometimes. I'm so glad life it thriving for you, my love. You deserve it.

i kinda am actually, but i'll always have a part of me wanting to be back home — however, i think my wife is truly my home at the end of the day. i definitely will keep it as i want to go there as much as possible for sure when i have the chance. now that's not a bad idea, i did that a lot going back to sweden until i got my own place, and in new york i'd always stay with my brother until getting my own. you should — it's nice to have a place of your own, away from it all sometimes. go back and see family, friends and also enjoy being back there, you know ? right now — life is pretty fucking good, if you ask me.

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Ncuti Gatwa and Emma Mackey attend the European premiere of 'BARBIE' in London, July 12th, 2023

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Stop it, I'm making you emotional — did you forget how highly I speak of you, so often? You couldn't dare annoy me whilst we were on set. If anything, every other set I've been on is a little dull without hearing you in the background. Is Cher as great as everybody says she is? Look at you though, first Elton John, and then Cher. Is there anybody else you're just going to share the stage with? You deserve it all though, and I'm all for it. If you wanted to see and spend time with me, all you needed to do was ask. I'll pinch you whilst I'm there too, but not too hard. You let me know where I've got to be to see you, and we'll arrange the best time. Can't wait to hear everything else that you've been up too.

My lovely Emma, first let me say it's so good to talk to you again! You're making me a little emotional by saying you're proud of me, just so you know. And I miss you on set as well, plus it makes me happy I didn't annoy anyone with my singing on set all the time! I will say that everything that happened that night surpassed anything else I've ever done it was so amazing. Or, I should say, until I sang on stage with Cher, that is! But yes, and she was so amazing, and I feel so blessed that I got to sing with her. Oh, she is beyond iconic, and I'm just glad they allowed me in the same space as her, let alone sing with her! But you're so sweet, and thank you so much, it means the world that you think I'm so talented. Please come pinch me though, it's been forever since I've seen you, so at least I'd see you while you're pinching me!

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Are you enjoying being back on tour, or already waiting for the next break? I can't suspect it's easy coming back after the extended time away. Make sure you're looking after yourself, though. That sounds like some fun, so I'm glad that you'll be able to do that. I'm not sure, but I know I'll be in London at least for a while longer. Trying to live a little bit more spontaneously, as so out of proportion that is for me.

i wish i’d been able to see it all more clearly at the time. but you’re right, there’s something so grounding about these slower months. it feels like a chance to reset. yeah, going on tour, mexico, germany, etc, it’s been a lot. but i’ll spend some time with family, maybe do a bit of traveling too. what about you? any chance you’re staying home for a while?

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I wish you could help me too, because I'm always after some help — but no worries, let me go find somebody else, and I'm sure you'll be extortionary help elsewhere. Wordsearches relax you? I wish I could say the same. Once my eyes have started to become word blind, it takes me forever to even find a real word, and it infuriates me a little. Even at the tube station that has like 100+ stairs. I know, I'm on a death wish. Why did I see you as such a big cook? Do you have any interest on learning to cook, or are you completely relying on Uber eats and restaurant food at this point? I wish I had the passion to love running as much as you do, give me some real tips and pointers, because this is the life I wish to live but struggle with. Rewatching shows we've already seen is just a comfort thing, I swear. Because I know for a fact you're not the one one to do this. What are your favourite shows that you can watch over and over? Of course, would love to sometime. How busy are you in the coming weeks, my love?

Oh my gosh, I already thought you were just the coolest and this just confirms it. I wish I could help you at the crosswords but I am more a wordsearch person, they relax me. Taking the lift is so cool. Even at those tube stations that have like 100+ stairs? Because they can be a killer. I love that, bringing attention to something people are scared off. Uh, some facts about me? I can't cook for all the love and money in the world, I've recently taken up running and I love it and honestly, I tend to rewatch shows I know I like over newer ones so I tend to get on TV trends five years later. I would love to meet up sometime. I have been a fan of yours for a long time.

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Emma Mackey attends the wedding of Sam Heughan & Dakota Johnson on November 1st, 2024 @ Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland.

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I did indeed, did you learn that from Google by any chance? Sometimes Google is way off, but then sometimes I'm like, hm okay, you know what you're talking about. I mean, I guess I would have ended up in the business some how, do you know what I mean? I've always been into the whole shabang. The filming, casting process too. I think I really knew it was something I wanted to do after university. Always wanted to experience the uni days, get a degree behind me for if everything fails, and then I kind of sat down and was like what do I want to do? We did a little short film at uni too, which was pretty fun. Imagine though, I was a full time nanny for the loveliest of families before coming into the industry — giving that up was harder than you would probably imagine. And think, it nearly didn't happen. I signed up for acting school and got rejected — got told I wouldn't be successful and acting wasn't for me. So I employed a little agent, you know to really work out what I was doing wrong. Could barely pay them, but they did their job, worked their magic and I now can't believe I'm where I'm currently at, in which was a very short time period. Oh yes, I always think about where my life could have been, and it's a thought I'm always thinking of now even. You never know when this gig may end, right? Did you ever go to university and what did you do before acting? Did you always want to be an actor though, or did you just fall into it?

So, I learnt that you studied English Language and Literature and since you're an actress now, I wonder how was that like? I mean, you didn't always plan to go down this route, did you? How did you end up making that switch? As someone who also didn't start out in acting, I'm genuinely curious how that transition unfolded for you. Do you ever think about what your life might have been like if you'd become an English teacher or something of the sorts? ( @emma-mack )

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Oh, so I may have a record of being a little slow sometimes, but I do play catch up most of the time. Freaking out in a good way, I hope?. Strictly yeah, that's the one. We also have Dancing On Ice which has made a come back in recent years, which I find the better programme out of them both, because by the looks of it, literally dancing on ice is not an easy thing to do. Dancing in general isn't exactly my strong point at all, to be honest. Thanks for the recommendation, and I'd say you're allowed to be biased. That's such a lovely story, falling into something that your sister also liked. Does she still dance too? Oh god, honestly I think that'll feeling will never leave you — that whole, will I get another job after this? It's a horrible thought, but also you do have to be very mindful that you may not be in demand forever. Not to scare you or anything, but totally putting it out there that I have the most similar thoughts. You sound like you have your head screwed right on your shoulders, though. But don't forget to have fun and enjoy the ride, despite those thoise thoughts. I was twenty two when I had my real first role, and that was Sex Education. We did a very little short film at Uni, but that was nothing professional and didn't really get any views, not surprising actually, for uni students. Since Sex Education things blew up, which of course I'm very grateful for, but I hadn't expected it to do so well at first.

Oh my gosh, hi! The fact that you even know who I am has me freaking out right now. Is it Strictly Ballroom? Obviously I have a bit of a bias toward Dancing With The Stars, so I'd recommend our show for you if you're looking to dive into one. Honestly, all of my sisters grew up dancing and I feel like I've been dancing as long as I've been walking. It's something I fell in love with so quickly and something that has brought so much joy to my life. Yes, I'm nineteen but sometimes I feel way older than that with how much I've accomplished so far. It gives me hope that big things are in my future -– but also makes me wonder if I've peaked too soon. How old were you when you got your first role?

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I've always taken the best care of you, I know — got you always, darling. You know I'll happily stay for as long as you want me, whilst I'm filtering between jobs. You're never sure when I'll jet right back off again after all. And it not like I'm in rather high demands as it stands. How long did they say you may be out for this time, or didn't they say? Honestly sometimes I'm baffled how you're one of my favourite people because I do struggle to remember what we actually have in common — apart from great taste in friendships. Wouldn't change you though, as crazy as I think you are sometimes.

thank you for staying with me and listening to me moaning about not being able to play. plus the roast was incredible. you sure you don't wanna stay longer? because this has been the most fun i've had in ages. you take the best care of me, couldn't ask for a better ride or die. appreciate ya so much, emms. forever and always, you're the best. if you're gonna be a hermit, at least do it at me house. eh, not like i haven't crashed me car plenty of times. it's just a car, not like i can't afford to replace it. as long as you stay safe, that is.

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Emma: I'll at least livestream the Monday show, can you give a sneak peak? Do you sing any Little Mix songs? Although, we're all here for solo Leigh-Anne, we still love those old songs, of course. I'm loving all of the solo content too, it's been so great to see all of the directions you've gone into. Good luck for the rest of your tour if I don't catch any live shows! Emma: You must have read my mind.. love a sale, me. By no means tight with my money, but I love adding up how much I have saved at the end of a right spending session. Don't be silly, don't be going out of your way to send anything when I can go to the website and support. And here I was, didn't even know Perrie had clothing brand. So no, but jumping right on that wagon now to check it out. Look at you promoting!

Leigh: I am! It's a very short tour just around UK and Ireland. Still time to attend if you're able to. And if not, we'll be live streaming the London show on Monday as well. Aw, yeah, you and me both. Missing the girls terribly but love the solo stuff Perrie and Jade have done too. Tour is going good, the first couple shows in Dublin were amazing. Birmingham tonight! Definitely have missed being on stage so much. Leigh: Ahh, love that. Appreciate the support, darling. Yeah, there's loungewear. Plus there's an end of summer sale right now on everything. Best time to get your hands on what ya want. I can send you some loungewear if you want! Have you gotten anything from Perrie's Disora clothing brand before? There's great choices for athleisure wear.

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You never have to go out of your way to impress me, but if you feel it's necessary, please do. But I'd love to see the best places you know, find some new spots around the town. Perfect, will put on some stylish but comfy dancing shoes. Also can't wait for you to teach me all of your best moves.

This is beautiful. I am missing you so much, so it's perfect. That works great for me, I shall take you to the best places I know, gotta impress the lady. Yes, yes you should. London Town won't know what is going to hit them.

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I'd always be tempted to move to France, and I think I only ever stay in London because there's bigger and better opportunities over there. There's never been any real resources there for what we do or what I wanted to do — which is why I was thankful enough to be able to attend University in England. I'm glad people are out here appreciating out food. Even the restaurants there are a while lot better than London. Can't be an easy thing for him at all, but he's got to do what he's got to do, I hope he could possibly reschedule as I know the fanbase would be gutted not to be able to see him and would love to see him going forwards. Wish him luck for this festival, though I'm sure he doesn't need it.

london is your physical home and france your spiritual home, makes perfect sense. do you think you'd ever want to move to france? it's not that long of a trip from paris to london, and the food is much better. awe, luke had to unfortunately cancel his remaining tour dates. it was such a hard decision for him and i'm so proud of him for it. he's been working so hard and there was just no way he could make those dates. he'll still play a festival gig in mexico though, and i plan on heading out there to support him.

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Emma Mackey arrives at the LOEWE SS25 show.

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I heard that you and your partner are doing quite well on this years Dancing with the Stars? We have a very simular show over here in England, but I slack very much and don't watch that either. What made you want to dance? I saw online that you're only nineteen too, such a baby — and yet already a pro dancer. That's insane, and blew my mind when I was reading. @ryleearncld