Kimberly Hart-Simpson shared how ‘tired’ she was at dealing with certain issues and vowed to be open about the ‘chaos’ with her fans
Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson admitted she was dealing with a very personal issue in a new post.
The ITV actress shared a long message on Instagram on March 13, talking about her relationship with social media and saying that despite the glitzy content she often shares online it’s often “chaos” behind the scenes.
In her post, Kimberly, 38, shared a selection of photos showing what she’d been up to recently, from hanging out with celebs such as Jake Quickenden and Wayne Lineker to going on runs, getting new tattoos, and even dealing with a health issue.
Alongside the authentic shots, the Celebs Go Dating star wrote: “Right, I am actually struggling (for the first time in my life) with my connection to social media. It’s such a weight! It’s drummed into us to think about algorithms and relevancy etc, and I am just tired of it.”
The actress – who also runs an upcycling clothing company – added: “I’m at the back end of my 30s and having to think about engaging content isn’t something I ever even thought about growing up!”
Later, she added: “It’s just a lot. And it then makes me not want to post because what happens if it doesn’t perform well and it then has an affect on the next post (god forbid it’s for a job) I am just, for a bit….. done deeping it.
“I am posting what I want when I want, whether that’s twice a day or you don’t see me for dust for a week. I am not even thinking about the aesthetic of it all (which by the way is a thing)… if you come to my page and think…. This is chaos… well yes! That’s a bang on representation.”
Kimberly then described some elements of what her real life was like, including “eating s**t dinners” and dealing with “a gammy eye that still ain’t better, and added: “I like running but I also love a vodka Diet Coke.”
The TV star praised her friends and family, and added that she was glad she got the issue “off her chest” after opening up so much for fans. Kimberly’s followers loved how earnest her words were, and rushed to share their support. “Love this post it’s so true,” one person said, with a second adding: “Well said hope you are ok.”
“You’re a human. Keep being you,” said a third, with another praising: “Spot on there Kim and good on you for telling it like it is!!”
Kimberly plays Nicky Wheatley on Corrie, a character who only starred in 2020 but has come back multiple times for cameos and special features. While she made it clear in her recent post that she has plenty to juggle away from the show, Kimberly has also spoken about the door being open for Nicky to return to our screens again.
Speaking to the Mirror this January, she jokingly shared: “We met Nicky four years ago and I’m still going,” adding that her appearance on the show was initially supposed to be a brief stint but is still “popping back and facilitating storylines.”
Kimberly added: “That’s the great thing about soaps, you chop and change into other characters’ lives. Of course I’d consider going back – I look at that time with such fond memories and have such positive emotions towards the show.
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