Natalie Dormer Takes Stand Against Sarah Ferguson's Epstein Connections: Donates Salary to Child Abuse Charities
Natalie Dormer has decided not to promote the upcoming drama series "The Lady" in which she portrays Sarah Ferguson due to recent revelations about Ferguson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Dormer has also donated her entire salary from the show to charities focused on child abuse. The leaked email from 2011 shows Ferguson apologizing to Epstein, despite publicly distancing herself from him after his sex offenses conviction in 2008.
"The Lady," produced by Left Bank Pictures, is a fictionalized drama about the life of former royal dresser Jane Andrews, played by Mia McKenna-Bruce, who worked for Ferguson and was later convicted of murder. Dormer expressed her initial commitment to the role but decided not to participate in the project's promotion following the new information about Ferguson's behavior.
Dormer's decision to step back from promoting the show is not a reflection of her experience working with Left Bank Pictures, whom she praised for their collaboration. In light of the situation, several charities have severed ties with Ferguson, including the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Children's Literacy Charity, and the British Heart Foundation.
Ferguson's spokesperson explained that the leaked email was an attempt to counter a potential defamation lawsuit from Epstein and that she still regrets her association with him. Dormer's donation of her salary from "The Lady" to organizations supporting abused children reflects her commitment to the well-being of children and her values.