In this week’s episode of HELLO!'s Second Act podcast, actress, writer, and director Sherise Blackman opens up about how she transformed her life from a homeless teenager to starring in Bridgerton, Line of Duty and EastEnders, her secret to a 27-year marriage and lessons she teaches her three children.

Sherise, whose Audible play Do Not Disturb is out now, reveals to host Ateh Jewel that it was only in her Second Act that she overcame the trauma of school bullies ruining her 13th birthday party after they stopped guests from turning up - leaving her to celebrate alone.

Ateh Jewel and Sherise Blackman chatted on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast

She vowed never to have a party again - until her 40th, when she threw a glamorous Bridgerton-themed party to mirror her role in the hit show. "I can

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