Actress Refuses to Promote Drama Series Over Duchess of York's Epstein Ties

In a recent development, actress Natalie Dormer has announced that she will not be promoting the upcoming ITV and Britbox drama series "The Lady," in which she portrays Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. This decision comes after new information surfaced regarding the Duchess's connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Dormer, who completed filming the project earlier this year, stated that the revelations make it impossible for her to reconcile her own values with the Duchess's behavior, which she deems "inexcusable." As a result, the actress has chosen not to participate in the promotion of the series, which is expected to release in late 2025 or early 2026.

Furthermore, Dormer has taken a step further by donating her entire salary from "The Lady" to the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) and the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse (hosted by Barnardo's). This gesture underscores her commitment to the well-being of children and her desire to distance herself from the controversy surrounding the Duchess's past associations.

The news comes after a leaked email from 2011 was recently published, revealing the Duchess's apology to Epstein, despite her previous public statements rejecting any involvement with him. In the email, the Duchess expressed that she "humbly apologized" to Epstein and acknowledged that he felt "hellaciously let down" by her.