Lisa Faulkner Warns Billie Against Pursuing Acting Career
Lisa Faulkner has recently shared her thoughts on her daughter Billie’s aspirations to pursue an acting career. The 53-year-old actress, who adopted Billie when she was just 17 months old, believes it’s essential for her daughter to consider the realities of show business.
Lisa Faulkner’s Concerns for Billie
In an interview with Hello! Magazine, Faulkner expressed her concerns about the challenges of the acting industry. She stated, “I’m like, ‘No keep away from the acting’. I think it can be a great thing, though it’s very up and down.” Despite her reservations, she acknowledged that if Billie wants to pursue acting, she should have the freedom to do so.
Background on Lisa and Billie
Billie, who is 19 years old, has been traveling frequently, which keeps her away from home for extended periods. Faulkner remarked, “I don’t see her for weeks, then she’s back. She hasn’t left home quite yet, thank goodness.”
Lisa Faulkner’s Career and Support System
Lisa Faulkner boasts an extensive television career. She is known for her roles in popular series such as:
- Brookside
- Holby City
- Spooks
- Murder in Suburbia
- EastEnders
- Murdoch Mysteries
- The Girl Before
- Netflix’s Missing You
Currently, she is performing in a stage adaptation of Single White Female. Lisa also credits her husband, John Torode, for his unwavering support in her artistic endeavors. “He’s been running through the lines with me. He’s my husband and my best mate. We support each other through everything,” she shared.
Challenges Ahead for John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen
As they continue their roles in the ITV show John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen, the couple is facing some uncertainties. A source revealed to The Sun that “budgets are being slashed, and the show is expensive to make.” Although they hope for the show’s continuation, they are also preparing for potential outcomes.
Despite the challenges, the show remains active on ITV and ITVX, while John is successfully working on a YouTube cooking series that has received a positive audience response.
