Narnia’s Georgie Henley Recollects Battle With Uncommon An infection

Sharing her story. Chronicles of Narnia star Georgie Henley opened up a severe well being battle — and the ensuing scars that she stored secret for years.

“After I was eighteen years outdated and in my sixth 12 months of college, I contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a uncommon and punishing an infection that almost claimed my life and wrought havoc all through my physique,” the 27-year-old Good Sisters actress wrote via Twitter on Tuesday, October 25. “With the intention to stop the amputation on my left hand and arm, I acquired grueling, invasive surgical procedure, and later in depth reconstructive surgical procedure which resulted in a collection of pores and skin grafts and scars.”

The England native additionally shared a photograph of herself with the scars on her proper arm on full show. She shared that for practically a decade, she took measures to hide the marks left by the an infection.

“For the final 9 years, I’ve been open about my scars in my private life however have hidden them completely in any skilled context: sporting bandages or coverings, make-up on set and stage, lengthy sleeves every time I could be photographed, trousers so I may put my hand in my pocket,” Henley recalled.

The Spanish Princess alum defined that she was fearful her scars would stop her from getting performing work. “The reality is [that] there isn’t any such factor as ‘perfection,’ however I’ve nonetheless lived with the disgrace of feeling completely different, exacerbated by the expectations that got here with starting my profession at a younger age.”

She continued: “However my scars should not one thing to be ashamed of. They’re a map of the ache my physique has endured, and most significantly, a reminder of my survival. They don’t have an effect on my capability as an actor and I’m proud to be an individual who has seen scars on this trade.”

The Entry All Areas actress concluded the emotional submit by thanking those that supported her all through the difficult time, together with her household, associates and the workers of Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

“Thanks to my brokers and the individuals who have employed me within the final 9 years, who by no means noticed my scars as an issue and revered who I used to be as an individual and actor,” she wrote. “Thanks, lastly, to each one that is studying this and has supported me and my work. It actually means greater than you’ll be able to know. I’m certain I’ll speak extra about my experiences sooner or later, however at the moment I’m merely completely happy to really feel, for the primary time in a really very long time, lastly free.”

Henley’s Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Daybreak Treader costar Will Poulter voiced his help within the feedback. “Love you, Georgie!!!!!” he wrote.