Scarlett Thomas, the 16-year-old daughter of actors Ryan Thomas and Tina O'Brien, has sparked discussion after revealing she skipped her GCSE exams to pursue a career in makeup and music. In a recent Instagram video, she shared her makeup routine while on a train heading to a studio session, showcasing products including a £195 Marc Jacobs tote bag and a £67 Tatcha moisturiser.
The teenager, known for her role on Waterloo Road, admitted she will 'forever wonder' if she could have achieved good results, as hundreds of thousands of students received their GCSE grades. In a social media post, she congratulated others, writing: 'Well done everyone you all should be beyond proud whatever results you got.'
Scarlett has faced criticism for being a 'nepo baby', but her father defended her earlier this year, stating she worked hard for her Waterloo Road role and went through the same audition process as other candidates. He told The Sun: 'She's a talented girl - she's up against other people and she's not getting a free ride.'
Scarlett herself has dismissed the nepotism claims, addressing an online comment that suggested her opportunities were due to her family. Her parents are both well-known actors, with Ryan Thomas appearing in Coronation Street and Neighbours, and Tina O'Brien in Coronation Street and Waterloo Road.
