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Kerry Katona's Advice Fuels Olivia Hawkins' Acting Ambition
28 Nov
Summary
- Olivia Hawkins is transitioning from reality TV to an acting career.
- Kerry Katona advised Hawkins to be unapologetically herself.
- Hawkins stars in 'Tales From The Trap,' a film about London's gang culture.

Former Love Island star Olivia Hawkins is pivoting from reality television to pursue a new acting career, inspired by a valuable life lesson from reality personality Kerry Katona. The two formed a close friendship after meeting on 'Celebs Go Dating' earlier this year.
Hawkins shared that Katona's counsel to 'not be a people pleaser, to stand my ground and be unapologetically myself' has significantly impacted her. This advice is particularly relevant as Hawkins embarks on her role in the upcoming independent British film, 'Tales From The Trap.'
The gritty urban drama focuses on south London's county lines gang culture and the realities of inner-city life. Hawkins will play a 'honey trap' character, while Danniella Westbrook is set to portray a 'gangster granny.' Hawkins expressed excitement about fans seeing this new side of her acting abilities.




