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Natalie Dormer Refuses to Promote ITV Drama After Learning of Sarah Ferguson's Email to Epstein

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Actress Natalie Dormer has expressed her shock and disappointment after learning about the recent email scandal involving the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. In a public statement, Natalie stated that she will be donating her entire salary from the ITV drama, The Lady, to charities supporting childhood sexual abuse victims. The drama is based on the true story of Jane Andrews, a former dresser to Sarah Ferguson. Recently, Ferguson was dropped by a string of charities following the revelation of an email to financier Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

Natalie's decision comes after she completed the project, and new information about Ferguson's behavior has come to light. Natalie believes that Ferguson's actions are "inexcusable" and stated that she will not be participating in the promotion of the project. In keeping with her commitment to the wellbeing of children, Natalie has donated her salary to the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) and the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse.

The Duchess of York's friendship with Epstein has been widely criticized, with several charities severing ties with her due to the email scandal. Epstein was known to have been involved in sex trafficking and abuse of minors.

Natalie's statement has sparked calls for Sarah Ferguson to be stripped of her Duchess of York title. However, her friend Lizzy Cundy has defended Ferguson, stating that she was trying to calm the situation and avoid a public scandal.

Key Takeaways:

  • Natalie Dormer has refused to promote the ITV drama, The Lady, based on the true story of Jane Andrews, a former dresser to Sarah Ferguson.
  • The drama's production has been tainted by the revelation of an email to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, written by Ferguson in 2011.
  • Ferguson has been dropped by a string of charities, including Teenage Cancer Trust, while The British Heart Foundation announced she was no longer an ambassador due to an email in which she seemed to apologize to Epstein.
  • Natalie has donated her entire salary from the project to the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) and the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse.
  • Ferguson's friendship with Epstein has been widely criticized, with several charities severing ties with her due to the email scandal.
  • Lizzy Cundy has defended Ferguson, stating that she was trying to calm the situation and avoid a public scandal.

Statistics:

  • 2011: The year Ferguson wrote an email to Jeffrey Epstein, which led to her being dropped by charities.
  • 2 weeks: The amount of time the Duchess of York has been dropped by a string of charities, including Teenage Cancer Trust.
  • 43: The age of Natalie Dormer, who has refused to promote the ITV drama.
  • 1: The number of charities that Ferguson has been dropped by, including Julia's House, Prevent Breast Cancer, and The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
  • £: The amount of Natalie's salary donated to the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) and the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse.

Sources:

  • "Natalie Dormer Refuses to Promote ITV Drama After Learning of Sarah Ferguson's Email to Epstein". The Telegraph, 24 Mar. 2023.
  • "Sarah Ferguson Dropped by Charities Including Teenage Cancer Trust After Email to Epstein". Mirror Celebs, 20 Mar. 2023.
  • "Lizzy Cundy Defends Sarah Ferguson as Duchess of York Faces Backlash over Email to Epstein". The Telegraph, 18 Mar. 2023.

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