SHE was a 90s Hollyoaks pin-up who was part of a shockingly steamy affair storyline with a famous hunk.
Twenty-five years on from her character Kate Patrick’s fling with Jeremy Edwards’ Kurt Benson, Natasha Symms looks very different having swapped her brunette hair for a blonde ‘do.
Natasha Symms was part of some shocking Hollyoaks storylines[/caption]
She played Kate Patrick in the late 90s[/caption]
Natasha, who has also appeared in four episodes of Emmerdale, joined the Hollyoaks cast in 1997.
Her character became known as a ‘maneater’ after a series of affairs.
At the time, Natasha relished the role, explaining: “I’m a bit of a femme fatale, as they call it. I’ve managed to wreck about two marriages, one being the main married couple of the show.
“It’s a brilliant character. She unfortunately gets rather obsessed with the married men and she goes a bit nutty.”
One of those affairs saw her ruin Kurt’s marriage to his wife, and Kate’s step-sister, Ruth.
Kate never saw eye to eye with Ruth and when they became part of each other’s family through their parents’ relationship she sought the ultimate revenge.
The nation was torn over their betrayal, with some slamming the pairing while others felt they made a better couple than Kurt or Ruth ever did.
The dysfunctional family dynamic went on to earn a nod in the Most Dramatic Storyline category at the Inside Soap Awards.
Perhaps even more shockingly, Kate was introduced to her twin brother Joe, whom she had been separated from for her entire life, and the pair developed romantic feelings for one another.
The siblings even shared a kiss and, despite his best efforts, Joe was unable to control his feelings towards Kate.
It ultimately led Kate to move away as she couldn’t deal with his incestuous desires.
In the era of the lads’ mags, Natasha was a firm favourite appearing scantily clad in the likes of FHM.
She’s still in the acting industry and now also offers tuition for the next generation of budding screen stars, catering to all ages from two year olds through to pensioners.
Earlier this year she put out a Facebook post offering a first session for just £10.
And she appears to be a hit with her classes, who have showered her with gifts for her efforts.
Natasha is now blonde and runs her own acting school[/caption]
Her character had an affair with Jeremy Edwards’ Kurt Benson[/caption]
