Home and Away actress Melissa George has never heard of the expression, “you can run but you can’t hide.” She has been reminded of her Summer Bay past twice in the space of a few days and abruptly brought the interviews to a close both times.
The first instance happened when Melissa George spoke to Christine Sams, entertainment writer for Sydney’s Sun-Herald, when the subject of her former life came up.
“I don’t need credibility from my country any more, I just need them all to be quiet,” the Supernanny said.
“If they have nothing intelligent to say, please don’t speak to me any more. I’d rather be having a croissant and a little espresso in Paris or walking my French bulldog in New York City” instead of having a vanilla slice at Summer Bay High’s canteen, one assumes.
“I’ve got to be honest. I’m not going to be a good Aussie any more. I’m going to speak out. I’ve just had it. It’s disgusting.”
On a recent promo tour for an upcoming project, George appeared on a morning show on the same network.
“Right behind my head was pictures of Angel and on the montage they called me ‘Home and Away actress Melissa George.’
“Now, it’s because it’s Channel Seven, so my next call will be to Home and Away to ask them to pay me because nobody does more promotion for that fucking show than me.”
The former Summer Bay High student then took part in an interview for freebie paper mX, which was published today.
mX: What have you been up to while you're back in Australia?
Melissa George: I am doing a movie on Monday (today) with Joel Edgerton.
mX: What can you tell us about that movie?
Melissa George: It's called Felony and I believe if you look it up you can get the proper synopsis.
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mX: What about the word ''mole''. It's not used on Hunted the same way an Aussie would say it?
Melissa George: Very different, but maybe it has a similar feeling.
mX: And what about Alf Stewart's catchphrase ''ya flamin' great galah''?
Melissa George: Oh, c'mon. Whatever.
mX: Do you get a lot of Home & Away questions when you're back in Australia?
Melissa George: Ugh, pass. I think this interview's done. Thank you. (Phone dial tone.)
Kylie is regularly asked about her role on Neighbours and she takes it in good humour. She was even asked if she would ever return to Ramsay Street. Reporters don’t make a big deal out of this because she gets the joke and doesn’t carry on like a diva.
I would love it if Nicki Kidman was asked about her breakthrough role in ‘80s flick BMX Bandits, or her appearance in Aussie soap A Country Practice. I bet lazers would come out of her eyes and the poor reporter would be blasted to smithereens.
If there’s one thing Aussies can’t stand, it’s an ungrateful Aussie.
So many stars got their start in Aussie soaps. Kidman, Minogue, Guy Pearce and Chris Hemsworth all got their start on Aussie telly.
George needs to eat humble pie and never forget where she got her big break. She was a major part of people lives for years. People still think of her fondly. They invited her into their living room and were with her every step of the way, from her journey as a homeless teen, her blossoming romance with Shane (Dieter Brummer), the discovery of the baby she had as a teen, being hit by Alf Stewart’s van and becoming paraplegic, recovering enough to walk down the aisle at her wedding to Shane, to his sudden illness and devastating death. She was Australia’s sweetheart for a really long time. The past has a tendency to catch up to people. The faster they run, they harder it comes to bite you in the arse.
She needs to make a big apology and laugh it off, say the whole thing was completely blown out of proportion and then declare her undying love for Australia. If not, her next homecoming won’t be so warm.
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